Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Nevada Avenue · Structure no. CSG-G.23-06.98
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 70 years old, older 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 1,659 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,173 by 2041. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Ramona Avenue 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 Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek carry?
About 1,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Ramona Avenue over Cheyenne Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.