US Bridges

SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 12.5 MI S/SH83 Acad Blvd · Structure no. J-17-AA

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 77 ft wide.

CarriesSH 115 Ml
CrossesBig Turkey Creek
Location12.5 MI S/SH83 Acad Blvd
RouteState Highway 115A
Coordinates38.612, -104.8952
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,413 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Ml over Big Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.