US Bridges

SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 5.2 MI S of Academy Blvd · Structure no. J-17-XA

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,120 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 115 Ml
CrossesRock Creek
Location5.2 MI S of Academy Blvd
RouteState Highway 115A
Coordinates38.69859, -104.83051
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 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 rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,120 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 Ml over Rock 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 Rock Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Ml over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.