US Bridges

Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 2 MI W of JCT I-25 · Structure no. I-17-HI

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,877
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 14,877 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,489 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAcademy Blvd
CrossesSH 115 Ml
Location2 MI W of JCT I-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.76574, -104.81286
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.8 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.8 m)
Roadway width108 ft (33 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,877 (2024)
Projected traffic19,489 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml carry?

About 14,877 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml?

The structure is 222 ft (67.8 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns Academy Blvd over SH 115 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.