US Bridges

Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib.

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of Marksheffel R · Structure no. CSG-S.37-05.00

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,210
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 2,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDrennan RD
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek Trib.
Location0.8 MI E of Marksheffel R
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.78103, -104.63851
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib.?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Drennan RD over Jimmy Camp Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.