Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just S of Woodmen Road · Structure no. CSG-F.44-16.03
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,023
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2041. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 51 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dairy Ranch RD over Dry 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek carry?
About 1,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Dairy Ranch RD over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.