US Bridges

Hodgen Road over East Branch Cherry Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 4.3 MI E of SH 83 · Structure no. EPC0026-04.30A

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,836
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgen Road over East Branch Cherry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodgen Road over East Branch 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 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 5,836 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,645 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHodgen Road
CrossesEast Branch Cherry Creek
Location4.3 MI E of SH 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07126, -104.68318
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,836 (2021)
Projected traffic7,645 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Hodgen Road over East Branch Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgen Road over East Branch 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 East Branch Cherry Creek carry?

About 5,836 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Hodgen Road over East Branch Cherry Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgen Road over East Branch Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.