Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Comanche Village · Structure no. DAPFORCAR000C04
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Kit Carson DR over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Army.