Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.0 MI N of Highway 94 · Structure no. EPC0595-00.98
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 58 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson 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 Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Road over Steels Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.