US Bridges

CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of Highway 83 · Structure no. DOU404-08.85-A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
924
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek is a concrete frame carrying CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5 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 924 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,238 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesCO Road 404 | Palm
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Highway 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.12963, -104.73661
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic924 (2021)
Projected traffic1,238 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek carry?

About 924 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CO Road 404 | Palm over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.