US Bridges

Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.15 MI E of I25 · Structure no. CSG-G.14-11.58

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,155
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P 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 32,155 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,123 by 2041. The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFillmore Street
CrossesMonument Creek | Pikes P
Location0.15 MI E of I25
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.87613, -104.83141
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.9 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,155 (2021)
Projected traffic42,123 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 Monument Creek | Pikes P built?

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

What condition is Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P 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 Monument Creek | Pikes P carry?

About 32,155 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P?

The structure is 288 ft (87.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Fillmore Street over Monument Creek | Pikes P?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.