Academy BLVD over Sand Creek

Fair Condition49 years old41,812 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Location0.2 Mi N Of Astrozon
CarriesAcademy BLVD
CrossesSand Creek
Coordinates38.79947, -104.75740

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length332.3 ft (101.3 m)
Max Span60.7 ft (18.5 m)
Deck Width102.4 ft (31.2 m)
Deck Area3160.6 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1977 (reconstructed 1978)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic41,812 (2021)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberCSG-K.08-06.33

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