US Bridges

Fontanero ST over Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · At 31st Street · Structure no. CSG-E.00-10.57

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,278
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fontanero ST over Camp Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Fontanero ST over Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 9,278 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,154 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFontanero ST
CrossesCamp Creek
LocationAt 31st Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.86097, -104.86816
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,278 (2021)
Projected traffic12,154 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fontanero ST over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fontanero ST over Camp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Fontanero ST over Camp Creek carry?

About 9,278 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fontanero ST over Camp Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns Fontanero ST over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.