SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.5 MI N of Fort Carson · Structure no. I-17-GO
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,800 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 105 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.
Who owns SH 115 Ml + US 85 over US 85 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.