SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Security Int. · Structure no. J-18-BI
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 218 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,490 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch?
The structure is 218 ft (66.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Ebnd Ml over Crews Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.