US Bridges

Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E Marksheffel RD · Structure no. CSG-R.73-05.00

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDrennan Road
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek
Location0.5 MI E Marksheffel RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.781, -104.65066
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,210 (2021)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 2,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Drennan Road over Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.