US Bridges

Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI S of Old Ranch RD · Structure no. EPC0867-00.75A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 730 vehicles a day, projected to reach 956 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOtero Avenue
CrossesKettle Creek
Location0.25 MI S of Old Ranch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.97833, -104.79027
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)
Projected traffic956 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Otero Avenue over Kettle 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Otero Avenue over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.