West Polk Street over Monument Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Cascade Ave · Structure no. CSG-F.99-11.31A
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 948
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Polk Street over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Polk Street over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 948 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2041. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 West Polk Street over Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Polk Street 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 West Polk Street over Monument Creek carry?
About 948 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Polk Street over Monument Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns West Polk Street over Monument Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.