US Bridges

Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Near El Paso Street · Structure no. CSG-H.15-08.69A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,976
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 15,976 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,929 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPikes Peak Avenue
CrossesShooks Run
LocationNear El Paso Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83341, -104.81322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,976 (2021)
Projected traffic20,929 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pikes Peak Avenue 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 Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run carry?

About 15,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Pikes Peak Avenue over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.