US Bridges

Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 300 Ft S of Austin Bluffs · Structure no. CSG-K.08-12.52

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,556
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin is a concrete culvert carrying Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 55,556 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,778 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 127 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Blvd
CrossesTempleton Gap Basin
Location300 Ft S of Austin Bluffs
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.88982, -104.75719
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width127 ft (38.7 m)
Roadway width114 ft (34.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,556 (2021)
Projected traffic72,778 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Blvd 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 Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin carry?

About 55,556 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 127 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Blvd over Templeton Gap Basin?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.