US Bridges

Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Academy Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-K.01-08.58

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,157
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 13,157 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,235 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 330 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPikes Peak Ave
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Academy Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83194, -104.76185
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width330 ft (100.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,157 (2021)
Projected traffic17,235 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek carry?

About 13,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 330 ft wide.

Who owns Pikes Peak Ave over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.