US Bridges

Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI E of Berridge RD · Structure no. EPC0066-00.32A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek is a steel culvert carrying Alta Vista Road over Mustang 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAlta Vista Road
CrossesMustang Creek
Location0.4 MI E of Berridge RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.02774, -104.1205
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic31 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 Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alta Vista Road 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 Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Alta Vista Road over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.