Soapweed Road over Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of Judge Orr RD · Structure no. EPC0511-06.21
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 135
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Soapweed Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Soapweed Road over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Soapweed Road over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Soapweed Road 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 Soapweed Road over Spring Creek carry?
About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Soapweed Road over Spring Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Soapweed Road over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.