US Bridges

Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · .7MI E of Jackson CR Pkwy · Structure no. MONUMENT-LTHRCH

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,367
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR is a concrete culvert carrying Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,367 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,411 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesJackson Creek
CrossesLeather Chaps DR
Location.7MI E of Jackson CR Pkwy
RouteInterstate 0
Coordinates39.06908, -104.84139
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,367 (2021)
Projected traffic4,411 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR carry?

About 3,367 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Creek over Leather Chaps DR?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.