SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of JCT I 25 · Structure no. J-18-BP
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 424 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,490 by 2040. The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 16 Ml Wbnd 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 Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR?
The structure is 424 ft (129.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Ml Wbnd over US 85 Ml BNSF RR UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.