Willamette Ave over Shooks Run
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just W of El Paso Street · Structure no. CSG-H.08-09.20
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,894
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willamette Ave over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Willamette Ave over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 3,894 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,101 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 202 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Willamette Ave over Shooks Run built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willamette Ave 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 Willamette Ave over Shooks Run carry?
About 3,894 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Willamette Ave over Shooks Run?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 202 ft wide.
Who owns Willamette Ave over Shooks Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.