US Bridges

Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 2.46 MI N of HWY 85-87 · Structure no. EPC0379-02.46

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,574
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,574 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,062 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLas Vegas ST
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.46 MI N of HWY 85-87
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.80732, -104.79514
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,574 (2021)
Projected traffic2,062 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Las Vegas ST 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek carry?

About 1,574 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Las Vegas ST over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.