Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · W of Mitchell Road · Structure no. MONUMENT-MTHRM
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,108
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,451 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek carry?
About 1,108 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mt Herman Road over Monument Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.