US Bridges

Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 7 MI E of SH83 · Structure no. EPC0026-07.25A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,787
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 4,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,271 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHodgen Road
CrossesWest Kiowa Creek
Location7 MI E of SH83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.07128, -104.63043
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,787 (2021)
Projected traffic6,271 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodgen Road over West Kiowa 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 West Kiowa Creek carry?

About 4,787 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Hodgen Road over West Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.