US Bridges

Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of Platte Ave · Structure no. CSG-L.53-08.88

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 794 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,041 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWooten Road
CrossesWest Fork Sand Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Platte Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83651, -104.73878
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2021)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Wooten Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.