US Bridges

EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-G.11-09.84E

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,110
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,794 by 2041. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Uintah ST
CrossesMonument Creek
Location.1 MI E of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85099, -104.82917
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,110 (2021)
Projected traffic19,794 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Uintah ST 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 EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek carry?

About 15,110 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns EB Uintah ST over Monument Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.