SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E of Ellicott · Structure no. I-19-B
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 94 Ml over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.