US Bridges

County Road 2 over Mustang Creek

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 6.3 MI S of CR H · Structure no. OT-02-10-238-05

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2 over Mustang Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2 over Mustang Creek in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 154 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2
CrossesMustang Creek
Location6.3 MI S of CR H
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOtero County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.99475, -104.04136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 2 over Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2 over Mustang 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 2 over Mustang Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2 over Mustang Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2 over Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.