Ellis ST over Drainage Channel
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Inters W/Chiles · Structure no. DAPFORCAR000C09
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Ellis ST over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Ellis ST over Drainage Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellis ST over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellis ST over Drainage Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Ellis ST over Drainage Channel carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Ellis ST over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Ellis ST over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the Army.