US Bridges

East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · East of L Way · Structure no. Ctz-7th0800blk

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,316
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,316 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast 7th Street
CrossesUnnamed Drainage
LocationEast of L Way
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3421, -108.57278
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,316 (2022)
Projected traffic1,316 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage carry?

About 1,316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th Street over Unnamed Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.