US Bridges

Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Nelson Blvd. and C Ditch · Structure no. T85124

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Nelson Boulevard over C 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNelson Boulevard
CrossesC Ditch
LocationNelson Blvd. and C Ditch
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.74132, -104.7959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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$18,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch built?

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

What condition is Nelson Boulevard over C 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 Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns Nelson Boulevard over C Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.