US Bridges

Uintah Street over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just W of Arcadia ST · Structure no. CSG-H.20-09.77

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,577
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uintah Street over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Uintah Street 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 16,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,716 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUintah Street
CrossesShooks Run
LocationJust W of Arcadia ST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85015, -104.80932
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,577 (2021)
Projected traffic21,716 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uintah Street over Shooks Run built?

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

What condition is Uintah Street 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 Uintah Street over Shooks Run carry?

About 16,577 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Uintah Street over Shooks Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Uintah Street over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.