SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of JCT I 25 · Structure no. J-18-BJ
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 426 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 49 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 6 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 426 ft (129.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR?
The structure is 426 ft (129.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Ml Ebnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.