US Bridges

Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Bradley RD · Structure no. CSG-P.85-03.70

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
435
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd is a steel culvert carrying Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 435 vehicles a day, projected to reach 569 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLocal Drainage
CrossesForeign Trade Zone Blvd
Location0.1 MI N of Bradley RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.7626, -104.66936
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic435 (2022)
Projected traffic569 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd carry?

About 435 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Local Drainage over Foreign Trade Zone Blvd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.