Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Mccune Road · Structure no. EPC0427-11.55A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 256
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Meridian Road over West Kiowa 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek carry?
About 256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Road over West Kiowa Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.