US Bridges

Airport Road over Spring Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.15 MI W of Academy Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.01-08.11A

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,017
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,017 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,122 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.15 MI W of Academy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.82525, -104.76047
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating96.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,017 (2021)
Projected traffic13,122 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Airport Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport Road over Spring Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 10,017 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.