Arnold Ave over Monument Creek
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · .1 MI W of Mitchell Ave · Structure no. EPC0840-00.50
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 742
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Arnold Ave over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Arnold Ave over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 742 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 972 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arnold Ave over Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arnold Ave over Monument Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Arnold Ave over Monument Creek carry?
About 742 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Arnold Ave over Monument Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Arnold Ave over Monument Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.