Academy Blvd over Platte Ave
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Academy over Platte Ave · Structure no. CSG-K.08-09.13
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,596
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Blvd over Platte Ave is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Academy Blvd over Platte Ave in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 60 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 45,596 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,731 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Blvd over Platte Ave built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Academy Blvd over Platte Ave 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 Academy Blvd over Platte Ave carry?
About 45,596 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Academy Blvd over Platte Ave?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Blvd over Platte Ave?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.