W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.55 Miles East of Airpor · Structure no. AFCOTDKA03765
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,398
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 6,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,678 by 2035. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek 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 W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek carry?
About 6,398 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek?
It is owned by the Air Force.