US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.5 MI NW of Fountain · Structure no. J-18-AI
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,500 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Crews Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.