Water Street over Camp Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · At 31st Street · Structure no. CSG-D.97-10.95
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,002
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Water Street over Camp Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Water Street over Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,002 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,623 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Water Street over Camp Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Water Street over Camp 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 Water Street over Camp Creek carry?
About 2,002 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Water Street over Camp Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns Water Street over Camp Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.