US Bridges

Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Nr Butts & Bad Toelz Rds · Structure no. DAPFORCARP85122

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTank Trail Bravo
CrossesDrainage Channel
LocationNr Butts & Bad Toelz Rds
Coordinates38.718, -104.7781
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel 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 Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Tank Trail Bravo over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the Army.