Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · W of S. Columbia Rd. · Structure no. CSG-D.07-10.25
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,015
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 12,015 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,491 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue carry?
About 12,015 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain Creek over Colorado Avenue?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.