US Bridges

Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Prussman and Sheridan Ave · Structure no. T85126

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Prussman Blvd. over C 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrussman Blvd.
CrossesC Ditch
LocationPrussman and Sheridan Ave
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.73542, -104.7919
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.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$24,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch built?

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

What condition is Prussman Blvd. 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 Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Prussman Blvd. over C Ditch?

It is owned by the Army.