US Bridges

Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .25 MI E of Meridian Road · Structure no. EPC1238-00.25A

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
165
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 165 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEvans Road
CrossesWest Kiowa Creek
Location.25 MI E of Meridian Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.10092, -104.59411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2020)
Projected traffic216 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evans Road over West Kiowa 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Evans Road over West Kiowa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.