Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Calhan Road · Structure no. EPC0432-04.89A
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Big Springs RD over Big 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 91 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Springs RD over Big 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 Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Big Springs RD over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.