US Bridges

W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 Miles West of Paine S · Structure no. AFCOTDKA03766

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,823
2015 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,188 by 2035. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesW Stewart Avenue
CrossesEast Sand Creek
Location0.4 Miles West of Paine S
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.83147, -104.71233
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,823 (2015)
Projected traffic8,188 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 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 6,823 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns W Stewart Avenue over East Sand Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.