US Bridges

Madison Ave over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · East of Templeton Gap · Structure no. CSG-H.18-10.71

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,771
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Shooks Run is a steel culvert carrying Madison Ave over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5,771 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,560 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesShooks Run
LocationEast of Templeton Gap
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.86394, -104.80928
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,771 (2022)
Projected traffic7,560 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison 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 Madison Ave over Shooks Run carry?

About 5,771 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Madison Ave over Shooks Run?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.