US Bridges

Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 MI S Harrisville Road · Structure no. EPC0577-12.54A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek is a steel culvert carrying Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamah Highway
CrossesN. Fork Horse Creek
Location1.5 MI S Harrisville Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.02119, -104.14622
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2021)
Projected traffic154 by 2041
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 Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramah Highway over N. Fork 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 N. Fork Horse Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Ramah Highway over N. Fork Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.