Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · W of Austin Bluffs Pkwy · Structure no. CSG-K.87-16.00A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 36,527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 36,527 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,850 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Woodmen Road over Cottonwood 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 36,527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.
Who owns Woodmen Road over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.