Shoup Road over Kettle Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · .75 MI W of Black Fs Road · Structure no. EPC0068-03.55A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,226
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shoup Road over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shoup Road over Kettle 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 4,226 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,536 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shoup Road over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shoup Road over Kettle 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 Shoup Road over Kettle Creek carry?
About 4,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Shoup Road over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Shoup Road over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.