El Paso Street over Platte Avenue
PoorClosed to trafficEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI East of Nevada Ave · Structure no. CSG-G.98-08.85
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,042
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
El Paso Street over Platte Avenue is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying El Paso Street over Platte Avenue in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 3 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 7,042 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,225 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 46 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was El Paso Street over Platte Avenue built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is El Paso Street over Platte Avenue 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 El Paso Street over Platte Avenue carry?
About 7,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is El Paso Street over Platte Avenue?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns El Paso Street over Platte Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.