US Bridges

Fillmore Street over UP RR

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-F.98-11.59

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
34,925
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillmore Street over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fillmore Street over UP RR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 64 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 34,925 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,752 by 2041. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFillmore Street
CrossesUP RR
Location0.1 MI E of I-25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.87626, -104.83263
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,925 (2021)
Projected traffic45,752 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Fillmore Street over UP RR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Fillmore Street over UP RR 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 Fillmore Street over UP RR carry?

About 34,925 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fillmore Street over UP RR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Fillmore Street over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.