26th Street over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of US 24 · Structure no. CSG-E.11-09.54
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,005
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
26th Street over Fountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying 26th Street over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 4,005 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 26th Street over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is 26th Street over Fountain 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 26th Street over Fountain Creek carry?
About 4,005 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 26th Street over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns 26th Street over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.