FORT CARSON+NORAD
Carrying FORT CARSON+NORAD over SH 115 ML
1.1 MI S/SH 83 ACADMY BLV, El Paso, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FORT CARSON+NORAD
The FORT CARSON+NORAD bridge in El Paso, Colorado carries FORT CARSON+NORAD over SH 115 ML. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous. Daily traffic averages 2,600 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FORT CARSON+NORAD compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1964
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,600 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- J-17-D
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FORT CARSON+NORAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FORT CARSON+NORAD against other structures in El Paso and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for FORT CARSON+NORAD?
FORT CARSON+NORAD in El Paso, Colorado on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FORT CARSON+NORAD inspected?
FORT CARSON+NORAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,600 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FORT CARSON+NORAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FORT CARSON+NORAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for FORT CARSON+NORAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining FORT CARSON+NORAD?
Ownership is not specified for FORT CARSON+NORAD in the NBI.
How old is FORT CARSON+NORAD and does age affect safety?
FORT CARSON+NORAD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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