US Bridges

Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Tejon · Structure no. CSG-G.42-07.19

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,260
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,271 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookside Street
CrossesCheyenne Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Tejon
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.8125, -104.82389
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,260 (2021)
Projected traffic4,271 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek carry?

About 3,260 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Brookside Street over Cheyenne Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.