Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-G.50-07.42
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,277
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 28,277 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,043 by 2041. The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nevada Avenue 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 Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek carry?
About 28,277 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 314 ft (95.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.
Who owns Nevada Avenue over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.