Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Austin Bluffs Pkwy/Union · Structure no. CSG-I.40-12.30
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 595 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 46,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,817 by 2041. The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long and 97 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin carry?
About 46,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin?
The structure is 595 ft (181.4 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.8 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Union Blvd/Tgap Basin?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.