8th Street over Bear Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.3 MI S of Highway 24 · Structure no. CSG-F.56-07.84
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying 8th Street over Bear 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,873 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 8th Street over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Bear 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 8th Street over Bear Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Bear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.