West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just W of Cascade Avenue · Structure no. CSG-G.31-06.96
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,463
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 11,463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,016 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Cheyenne RD 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 West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek carry?
About 11,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns West Cheyenne RD over Cheyenne Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.