Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of Peyton HWY · Structure no. EPC0044-07.68A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 777
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 777 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,018 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road over Branch Spring 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 Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek carry?
About 777 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over Branch Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.