US Bridges

Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · S of Cheyenne Meadows Roa · Structure no. CSG-H.10-04.75

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,871
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,871 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,621 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWestmeadow Drive
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
LocationS of Cheyenne Meadows Roa
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.77533, -104.81093
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,871 (2021)
Projected traffic11,621 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek 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 Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 8,871 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Westmeadow Drive over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.