US Bridges

Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1100 Ft W of I-25 · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10563

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2036. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 23 ft wide.

CarriesOld Santa Fe Trail
CrossesNorth Gate Blvd
Location1100 Ft W of I-25
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.02502, -104.83767
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2016)
Projected traffic2 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd 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 Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Santa Fe Trail over North Gate Blvd?

It is owned by the Air Force.