US Bridges

Jefferson ST over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.15 E Templeton Gap RD · Structure no. CSG-H.20-10.71

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson ST over Shooks Run is a steel culvert carrying Jefferson ST over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson ST
CrossesShooks Run
Location0.15 E Templeton Gap RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.86278, -104.80951
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2021)
Projected traffic283 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 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 Jefferson ST over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson 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 Jefferson ST over Shooks Run carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Jefferson ST over Shooks Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson ST over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.