US Bridges

Holtwood Road over Horse Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of Corona Road · Structure no. EPC0901-11.74A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holtwood Road over Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holtwood Road over Horse Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHoltwood Road
CrossesHorse Creek
Location0.7 MI N of Corona Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95194, -104.05325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length217 ft (66.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (31.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Holtwood Road over Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holtwood 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 Holtwood Road over Horse Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Holtwood Road over Horse Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Holtwood Road over Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.