Tejon Street over Fountain Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of I25 · Structure no. CSG-G.38-07.42A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 323 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,049
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tejon Street over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tejon Street over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,049 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,995 by 2041. The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tejon Street over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tejon 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 Tejon Street over Fountain Creek carry?
About 3,049 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Tejon Street over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 323 ft (98.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Tejon Street over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.