US Bridges

West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage

Fair

Teller County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of North B ST · Structure no. CRIPPLE CK-1

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,408
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 31 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 2,408 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,913 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Carr Ave
CrossesStorm Drainage
Location0.1 MI W of North B ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTeller County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.74724, -105.18493
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,408 (2020)
Projected traffic2,913 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is West Carr Ave over Storm 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage carry?

About 2,408 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns West Carr Ave over Storm Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.