Hanover Road over Williams Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.0 MI SE Old Pueblo RD · Structure no. EPC0522-03.10
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 553
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hanover Road over Williams Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanover Road over Williams Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 553 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hanover Road over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Hanover Road over Williams 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 Hanover Road over Williams Creek carry?
About 553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Hanover Road over Williams Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hanover Road over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.