Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of Bradley Road · Structure no. EPC2724-00.79
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,034
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,034 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,354 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch carry?
About 1,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Wageman Drive over Fountain Mutual Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.