Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · SW of I-25 and Nevada S · Structure no. CSG-G.48-07.25
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,874
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 8,874 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,625 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Motor Way 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 Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek carry?
About 8,874 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Motor Way over Cheyenne Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.