Yoder Road over Pond Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.2 MI S of Yoder · Structure no. EPC1639-06.85A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 747
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yoder Road over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yoder Road over Pond Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 747 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 978 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Yoder Road over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yoder Road over Pond 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 Yoder Road over Pond Creek carry?
About 747 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Yoder Road over Pond Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Yoder Road over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.