Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 4 MI E of SH 83 · Structure no. EPC0026-04.00A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,913
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7,913 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,366 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hodgen Road over Cherry 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek carry?
About 7,913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Hodgen Road over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.