US Bridges

Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 2.3 MI W of Evans Ave · Structure no. CSG-C.40-05.25

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,202
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek is a concrete frame carrying Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,574 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCheyenne Canyon RD
CrossesNorth Cheyenne Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Evans Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.78818, -104.89722
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2021)
Projected traffic1,574 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$162,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.