US Bridges

Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI E of Nevada Ave · Structure no. CSG-G.88-07.82

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,080
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run is a concrete culvert carrying Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 7,080 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,275 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFountain Blvd
CrossesShooks Run
Location0.25 MI E of Nevada Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.82145, -104.81788
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,080 (2021)
Projected traffic9,275 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run 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 Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run carry?

About 7,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns Fountain Blvd over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.