Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of I25 · Structure no. CSG-G.00-08.57A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 627 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,843
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,843 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,134 by 2041. The structure is 627 ft (191 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST carry?
About 13,843 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST?
The structure is 627 ft (191 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Colorado Avenue over Railroad/Sierra Madre ST?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.