Ramah Highway over Horse Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just S of Hanisch Road · Structure no. EPC0577-08.94A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramah Highway over Horse Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramah Highway over Horse Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramah Highway over Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramah Highway over Horse 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 Ramah Highway over Horse Creek carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ramah Highway over Horse Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ramah Highway over Horse Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.