US Bridges

Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Inter. With Cheyenne RD · Structure no. CSG-E.92-06.13

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,291
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,291 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,551 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCresta Road
CrossesCheyenne Creek
LocationInter. With Cheyenne RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.79813, -104.85184
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,291 (2021)
Projected traffic9,551 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cresta Road 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 Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 7,291 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Cresta Road over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.