US Bridges

Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI West of Simla HWY · Structure no. EPC0048-09.21A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 163 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarrisville RD
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.8 MI West of Simla HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.04221, -104.10531
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2020)
Projected traffic163 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrisville RD over Mustang 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Harrisville RD over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.