US Bridges

Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just N 0F Cheyenne Road · Structure no. CSG-G.23-06.80A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,059
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,059 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,938 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCascade Ave
CrossesCheyenne Creek
LocationJust N 0F Cheyenne Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.8069, -104.82684
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,059 (2021)
Projected traffic7,938 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cascade Ave over Cheyenne 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 Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 6,059 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Cascade Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.