Peyton Highway over Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just S of Scott Road · Structure no. EPC0405-05.01A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 401
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peyton Highway over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peyton Highway over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 401 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peyton Highway over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peyton Highway 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 Peyton Highway over Spring Creek carry?
About 401 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Peyton Highway over Spring Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Peyton Highway over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.