Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · .6 MI East of Specker Ave · Structure no. T85133
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Mcgrath Ave. over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Army.