21st Street over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of US 24 · Structure no. CSG-E.56-09.19
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,578
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st Street over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying 21st Street over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 10,578 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,857 by 2041. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 52 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 21st Street over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is 21st 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 21st Street over Fountain Creek carry?
About 10,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 21st Street over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 21st Street over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.