US Bridges

Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1 Mi. E. of I25 · Structure no. EPC4099-02.98L

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,373
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27,373 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,859 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAcademy Blvd SB
CrossesBradley Road
Location1 Mi. E. of I25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.76986, -104.75853
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,373 (2021)
Projected traffic35,859 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$747,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road 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 Bradley Road carry?

About 27,373 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Blvd SB over Bradley Road?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.