US Bridges

Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Peterson Road · Structure no. CSG-N.10-13.58

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,395
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,395 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,828 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 160 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJedediah Smith RD
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.3 MI W of Peterson Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.90529, -104.69938
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width160 ft (48.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,395 (2021)
Projected traffic1,828 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 Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage 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 Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage carry?

About 1,395 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 160 ft wide.

Who owns Jedediah Smith RD over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.