US Bridges

El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Just W of Columbia Rd. · Structure no. CSG-D.04-10.42A

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEl Paso Blvd
CrossesN. Fountain Creek
LocationJust W of Columbia Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.859, -104.88536
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso Blvd over N. Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.