US Bridges

Edison Road over Pond Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI S of Trogilo Road · Structure no. EPC0575-16.85A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edison Road over Pond Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Edison Road over Pond 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdison Road
CrossesPond Creek
Location0.1 MI S of Trogilo Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.76433, -104.16454
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (20.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edison Road over Pond Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edison Road over Pond 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 Edison Road over Pond Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Edison Road over Pond Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (20.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Edison Road over Pond Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.