US Bridges

SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 2.2 MI S of Penrose · Structure no. K-16-P

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,860 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 115 Ml
CrossesBrush Hollow Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Penrose
RouteState Highway 115A
Coordinates38.40266, -105.05696
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic4,860 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Ml over Brush Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.