SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 12 MI S/SH83 Acad Blvd · Structure no. J-17-A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 94 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2040. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 115 Ml over Little Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.