Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · South of Mountview Street · Structure no. CSG-G.59-12.45
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,345
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 18,345 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,032 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway carry?
About 18,345 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway?
The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns Nevada Avenue over Templeton Gap Floodway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.