US Bridges

Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · SW Barkeley & Wickersham · Structure no. P85096

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tank Trail 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTank Trail
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationSW Barkeley & Wickersham
Coordinates38.75777, -104.79212
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is Tank Trail 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 Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Tank Trail over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.