US Bridges

Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · At Chelton Lane · Structure no. PUEOAK-.2-TROY

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,207
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 3,207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,784 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakshire Lane
CrossesLocal Drainage
LocationAt Chelton Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.28541, -104.56861
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,207 (2021)
Projected traffic3,784 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakshire Lane over Local 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage carry?

About 3,207 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Oakshire Lane over Local Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.