US Bridges

Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 300 Ft E of El Paso ST · Structure no. CSG-H.18-09.54

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,940
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run is a concrete slab carrying Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,472 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 171 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCache LA Poudre ST
CrossesShooks Run
Location300 Ft E of El Paso ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.84634, -104.81132
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width171 ft (52.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2021)
Projected traffic6,472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cache LA Poudre ST 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 Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 171 ft wide.

Who owns Cache LA Poudre ST over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.