US Bridges

E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.55 Miles East of Langle · Structure no. AFCOTDKA00001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,051
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo 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 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 7,051 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,461 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesE Stewart Avenue
CrossesUnnamed Arroyo
Location0.55 Miles East of Langle
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.82317, -104.68228
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,051 (2015)
Projected traffic8,461 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo built?

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

What condition is E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo 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 2023.

How much traffic does E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo carry?

About 7,051 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns E Stewart Avenue over Unnamed Arroyo?

It is owned by the Air Force.