Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.1 MI South of Rush · Structure no. EPC0591-08.92A
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 325
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rush Road over Steels Fork 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 Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek carry?
About 325 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Rush Road over Steels Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.