US Bridges

Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of Dublin Blvd · Structure no. CSG-L.60-14.93

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,254 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakwood Blvd
CrossesCottonwood Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI S of Dublin Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92585, -104.72725
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2021)
Projected traffic2,254 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakwood Blvd 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 Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Oakwood Blvd over Cottonwood Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.