US Bridges

Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1200 S. of Academy Dr. · Structure no. AFCOXQPZ10630

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, 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 8,300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,960 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesStadium Blvd
CrossesLehman Run
Location1200 S. of Academy Dr.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates39.00039, -104.83969
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2014)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$68,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run built?

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

What condition is Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run 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 over Lehman Run carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Stadium Blvd over Lehman Run?

It is owned by the Air Force.