US Bridges

Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 2000 S. of North Gate DR · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10555

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 1,760 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,112 by 2034. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStadium Blvd NB
CrossesDeadmans Creek
Location2000 S. of North Gate DR
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.01636, -104.84929
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2014)
Projected traffic2,112 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Stadium Blvd NB over Deadmans Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.