Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · S of Inter. W/Cheyenne RD · Structure no. CSG-E.73-05.87
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 387
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mayhurst Avenue over 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 Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek carry?
About 387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Mayhurst Avenue over Cheyenne Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.