US Bridges

Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · W. of I-17-NQ and Nr · Structure no. I-17-NS

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,450 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 441 ft wide.

CarriesCorporate Dr.
CrossesMonument Creek
LocationW. of I-17-NQ and Nr
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.91722, -104.81777
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width441 ft (134.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,450 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 441 ft wide.

Who owns Corporate Dr. over Monument Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.