US Bridges

Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · .25 MI S. of Woodmen Road · Structure no. EPC3083-00.00

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,876
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage 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 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 4,876 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,387 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMclaughlin Road
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location.25 MI S. of Woodmen Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.9375, -104.60806
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,876 (2021)
Projected traffic6,387 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage carry?

About 4,876 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Mclaughlin Road over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.