US Bridges

Tevis Street over B Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Tevis ST and B Ditch · Structure no. T85123

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2017 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Tevis Street over B Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Tevis Street over B Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTevis Street
CrossesB Ditch
LocationTevis ST and B Ditch
Coordinates38.75686, -104.7954
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2017)
Projected traffic960 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$31,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tevis Street over B Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tevis Street over B 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 Tevis Street over B Ditch carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tevis Street over B Ditch?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Tevis Street over B Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.