US Bridges

Berridge Road over Horse Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.9 MI N of Judge Orr RD · Structure no. EPC0583-05.89A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berridge Road over Horse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Berridge Road over Horse Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBerridge Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location1.9 MI N of Judge Orr RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.98234, -104.12725
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic91 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 Berridge Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berridge Road 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 Berridge Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Berridge Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Berridge Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.