Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of Woodman RD · Structure no. CSG-K.88-16.10
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 12,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,800 by 2041. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 52 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is Austin Bluffs Pkwy 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 Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.