Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just West of Corinth Dr. · Structure no. CSG-L.20-14.87
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,634
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 1,634 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,141 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib 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 Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?
About 1,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns Balsam Street over Cottonwood Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.