US Bridges

Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Marksheffel · Structure no. EPC2938-01.09

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,662
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,662 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,038 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMesa Ridge Parkway
CrossesTrib. Jimmy Camp Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Marksheffel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.71906, -104.66206
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,662 (2020)
Projected traffic10,038 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp 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 Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 7,662 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Mesa Ridge Parkway over Trib. Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.