Platte Avenue over Shooks Run
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of N Corona · Structure no. CSG-G.72-08.87
- Built
- 1902
- 123 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,034
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Platte Avenue over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Platte Avenue over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1902, so it is 123 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,034 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,624 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 186 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Platte Avenue over Shooks Run built?
It was built in 1902, making it 123 years old in 2025.
What condition is Platte Avenue over Shooks Run in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Platte Avenue over Shooks Run carry?
About 18,034 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Platte Avenue over Shooks Run?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 186 ft wide.
Who owns Platte Avenue over Shooks Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.