US Bridges

Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI N of Monument · Structure no. H-17-DR

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,367
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,791 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesMonument Hill Road
CrossesWildlife Underpass RR
Location1.8 MI N of Monument
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates39.11658, -104.86539
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2024)
Projected traffic1,791 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Monument Hill Road over Wildlife Underpass RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.