Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.35 MI E of Nevada Avenu · Structure no. CSG-G.76-07.57
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,523
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 7,523 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,855 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 70 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run 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 Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run carry?
About 7,523 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Las Vegas Street over Shooks Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.