US Bridges

Harr Ave over C Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Adjcnt to Prussman Blvd · Structure no. DAPFORCAR000C08

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Harr Ave over C Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Harr Ave over C Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarr Ave
CrossesC Ditch
LocationAdjcnt to Prussman Blvd
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.73411, -104.8031
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harr Ave over C Ditch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harr Ave over C 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 Harr Ave over C Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harr Ave over C Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Harr Ave over C Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.