US Bridges

Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 2.25 MI N of Drennan RD · Structure no. EPC0439-02.25

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
476
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 476 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 624 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCurtis Road
CrossesChico Creek Tributary
Location2.25 MI N of Drennan RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.78278, -104.54805
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic476 (2021)
Projected traffic624 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary carry?

About 476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis Road over Chico Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.