Hartford Street over Academy Blvd
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI East of I-25 · Structure no. EPC0977-00.27
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 269 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hartford Street over Academy Blvd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hartford Street over Academy Blvd 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 2,388 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,129 by 2041. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 47 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hartford Street over Academy Blvd built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hartford Street over Academy Blvd 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Hartford Street over Academy Blvd carry?
About 2,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Hartford Street over Academy Blvd?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Hartford Street over Academy Blvd?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.