US Bridges

Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Fillmore ST · Structure no. CSG-G.60-11.15S

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,863
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 7,863 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,301 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNevada Ave SB
CrossesCse RR Van Buren C
Location0.2 MI S of Fillmore ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.87057, -104.81982
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.5 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,863 (2021)
Projected traffic10,301 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C carry?

About 7,863 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Nevada Ave SB over Cse RR Van Buren C?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.