US Bridges

NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S. of Research Pkw · Structure no. CSG-M.99-17.03N

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNB Black Forest Ro
CrossesCottonwood Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of Research Pkw
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.95528, -104.70073
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length161 ft (49.2 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.2 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns NB Black Forest Ro over Cottonwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.