US Bridges

El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Beckers Lane · Structure no. MANITOU-EL PASO

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
984
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib is a concrete frame carrying El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 984 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,289 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Paso Blvd
CrossesBeckers LN Trib
Location0.1 MI W of Beckers Lane
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85966, -104.89253
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.2 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2021)
Projected traffic1,289 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso Blvd over Beckers LN Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.