Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Otero Avenue · Structure no. EPC1386-00.75A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,618
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 8,618 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,290 by 2041. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Ranch Road over Kettle 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek carry?
About 8,618 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Old Ranch Road over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.