Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-F.99-08.57A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 331 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,612
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6 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 13,612 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,831 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 95 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Avenue over Monument 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 Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek carry?
About 13,612 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek?
The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.