25th Street over Fountain Creek
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Colorado Ave · Structure no. CSG-E.15-09.46
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 66 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 283
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
25th Street over Fountain Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying 25th Street over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 283 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 25th Street over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is 25th Street over Fountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does 25th Street over Fountain Creek carry?
About 283 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 25th Street over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns 25th Street over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.