US Bridges

Baptist Road over Monument Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of I-25 · Structure no. EPC0032-02.30AA

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
438 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,184
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baptist Road over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baptist Road over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,184 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,481 by 2041. The structure is 438 ft (133.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBaptist Road
CrossesMonument Creek
Location0.5 MI W of I-25
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.05672, -104.86231
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length438 ft (133.6 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,184 (2021)
Projected traffic5,481 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Baptist Road over Monument Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baptist Road over Monument Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Baptist Road over Monument Creek carry?

About 4,184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Baptist Road over Monument Creek?

The structure is 438 ft (133.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Baptist Road over Monument Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.