US Bridges

Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · .6 MI N of Old Highway 85 · Structure no. EPC0411-02.50

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChartr Oak Rnch RD
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location.6 MI N of Old Highway 85
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.67861, -104.71528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic91 by 2040
Trucks9%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chartr Oak Rnch RD over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.