Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI W of Academy Blvd · Structure no. CSG-J.00-12.48
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46,425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin is a concrete culvert carrying Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 49 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 46,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,817 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin carry?
About 46,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Templeton Gap Basin?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.