US Bridges

Calhan Road over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .3 MI N of Big Springs RD · Structure no. EPC0129-00.40A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhan Road over Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Calhan Road over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalhan Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.3 MI N of Big Springs RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88805, -104.29583
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2021)
Projected traffic79 by 2041
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 Calhan Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhan Road over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Calhan Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Calhan Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Calhan Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.