Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · Prussman & Sheridan Ave · Structure no. T85125
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2015 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 83 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sheridan Avenue over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the Army.