US Bridges

Boulder Street over Shooks Run

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Just E of N Corona Street · Structure no. CSG-H.00-09.08A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,057
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boulder Street over Shooks Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Boulder Street over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7,057 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,245 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBoulder Street
CrossesShooks Run
LocationJust E of N Corona Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83939, -104.81534
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating18.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,057 (2021)
Projected traffic9,245 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boulder Street over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boulder Street over Shooks Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Boulder Street over Shooks Run carry?

About 7,057 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Boulder Street over Shooks Run?

The structure is 65 ft (19.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Boulder Street over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.