US Bridges

Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Butts and Bad Toelz Rds · Structure no. DAPFORCARP85128

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo 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 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesButts Road
CrossesTank Trail Bravo
LocationButts and Bad Toelz Rds
Coordinates38.71797, -104.7779
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span148 ft (45.1 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2018)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and 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$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo built?

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

What condition is Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo 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 Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Butts Road over Tank Trail Bravo?

It is owned by the Army.