US Bridges

Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · S of Inter. at Oconnell · Structure no. P85094

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesConcrete Tank Rd.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationS of Inter. at Oconnell
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.75226, -104.78343
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating71.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$110,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Concrete Tank Rd. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.