Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.75 MI S of CO Springs · Structure no. EPC4099-02.80L
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 637 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,005
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR 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 6 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 27,005 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,377 by 2041. The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR 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 Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR carry?
About 27,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR?
The structure is 637 ft (194.2 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Blvd SB over US 85 Ml BNSF RR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.