Yoder Road over Steels Fork Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of Judge Orr RD · Structure no. EPC1639-16.30A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 46
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Yoder Road over Steels Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yoder Road over Steels Fork Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 46 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Steels Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Yoder Road over Steels Fork 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 Steels Fork Creek carry?
About 46 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Yoder Road over Steels Fork Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Yoder Road over Steels Fork Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.