US Bridges

Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-F.85-08.23A

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,597
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,597 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,742 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCimarron Street
CrossesFountain Creek
Location0.1 MI E of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.82777, -104.83426
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.4 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,597 (2021)
Projected traffic21,742 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek 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 Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek carry?

About 16,597 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.