US Bridges

Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Meridian RD · Structure no. EPC3590-00.29

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,908
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,908 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,809 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRolling Thunder Wy
CrossesLocal Drainage
Location0.2 MI W of Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.93639, -104.61639
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,908 (2021)
Projected traffic3,809 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage carry?

About 2,908 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Rolling Thunder Wy over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.