Simla Highway over Mustang Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of Funk Road · Structure no. EPC0563-01.15A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simla Highway over Mustang Creek is a steel culvert carrying Simla Highway over Mustang Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simla Highway over Mustang Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Simla Highway over Mustang Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Simla Highway over Mustang Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Simla Highway over Mustang Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns Simla Highway over Mustang Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.