US Bridges

Bradley Road over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W Marksheffel RD · Structure no. CSG-R.40-03.69

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,157
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Road over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Bradley Road 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 13,157 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,236 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBradley Road
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.1 MI W Marksheffel RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.76199, -104.66088
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.5 m)
Roadway width118 ft (36.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,157 (2021)
Projected traffic17,236 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure7
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 Bradley Road over Local Drainage built?

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

What condition is Bradley Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bradley Road over Local Drainage carry?

About 13,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bradley Road over Local Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Road over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.