US Bridges

Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.4 MI W Evans Avenue · Structure no. CSG-D.10-05.70A

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,566 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,052 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCheyenne Canyon RD
CrossesNorth Cheyenne Creek
Location1.4 MI W Evans Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79197, -104.88442
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2021)
Projected traffic2,052 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cheyenne Canyon RD over North Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.