Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 MI W of I-25 · Structure no. EPC4099-00.33L
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 194 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,931
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10,931 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,320 by 2041. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive carry?
About 10,931 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive?
The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Blvd SB over Westmeadow Drive?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.