Route 11 over Turkey Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.5 MI S of Gate 8 · Structure no. 000000000P85144
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Route 11 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Route 11 over Turkey Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 11 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 11 over Turkey Creek 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 Route 11 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Route 11 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Route 11 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the Army.