Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI NW of Inter. RTE 11 · Structure no. P85137
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2017 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 83 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Lytle RD over E. Fork of Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the Army.