US Bridges

Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just West of Channel Driv · Structure no. CSG-L.00-15.60

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,533
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,533 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,008 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChancellor DR
CrossesFairfax Channel
LocationJust West of Channel Driv
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.9531, -104.7286
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,533 (2021)
Projected traffic2,008 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel carry?

About 1,533 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Chancellor DR over Fairfax Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.