US Bridges

Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek

FairClosed to traffic

El Paso County, Colorado · .2 MI E of Cascade · Structure no. CSG-G.42-06.97

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,695
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaint Elmo Ave
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location.2 MI E of Cascade
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.80828, -104.82527
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,695 (2021)
Projected traffic2,220 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saint Elmo 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 Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 1,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Saint Elmo Ave over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.