North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI West of I-25 Exit · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10553
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 483 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Air Force
About this bridge
North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 67 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,000 by 2034. The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR 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 2024.
How much traffic does North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR?
The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns North Gate Blvd WB over Monument Creek and UPRR?
It is owned by the Air Force.