US Bridges

Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Lake Ave · Structure no. CSG-G.34-05.83

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,904
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,904 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,804 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpringmeadow DR
CrossesReservoir Spillway
Location0.2 MI S of Lake Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79356, -104.82813
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,904 (2021)
Projected traffic3,804 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway 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 Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway carry?

About 2,904 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Springmeadow DR over Reservoir Spillway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.