Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI South of Fillmore · Structure no. CSG-G.38-11.08A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,659
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,659 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,033 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 65 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren 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 Avenue over Railroad Van Buren carry?
About 7,659 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Cascade Avenue over Railroad Van Buren?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.