US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E JCT SH24 · Structure no. I-18-AW

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek
Location1.7 MI E JCT SH24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.8388, -104.6686
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2020)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.