Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just North of Woodmen Rd. · Structure no. CSG-K.90-16.10
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15,210
- 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 1998, so it is 27 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 15,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,925 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 1998, making it 27 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 15,210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Austin Bluffs Pkwy over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.