SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E of JCT US 85 · Structure no. J-18-R
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,880 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 245 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel 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 over Overflow Channel carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 245 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Ml over Overflow Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.