Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 4.8 MI S of Calhan · Structure no. EPC0129-05.78A
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 821
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,075 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 33 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhan Highway over Steels Fork 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 Highway over Steels Fork Creek carry?
About 821 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Calhan Highway over Steels Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.