US Bridges

San Miguel ST over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Arcadia Street · Structure no. CSG-H.21-09.86

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,422
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Miguel ST over Shooks Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying San Miguel ST over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,422 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,863 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSan Miguel ST
CrossesShooks Run
LocationJust E of Arcadia Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.85153, -104.80873
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2021)
Projected traffic1,863 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was San Miguel ST over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Miguel 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 San Miguel ST over Shooks Run carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is San Miguel ST over Shooks Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns San Miguel ST over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.