US Bridges

Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · .3 MI NW of SH85/16 Inter · Structure no. FOUNTAIN-1A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
939
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 939 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthmoor Drive
CrossesCruse Gulch
Location.3 MI NW of SH85/16 Inter
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.72666, -104.72639
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic939 (2020)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2040
Trucks4%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch 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 Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch carry?

About 939 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Southmoor Drive over Cruse Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.