US Bridges

Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Austin Bluffs Pkwy/Union · Structure no. CSG-I.48-12.28

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,256
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,256 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,885 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRamp to EB
CrossesTempleton Gap Floodway
LocationAustin Bluffs Pkwy/Union
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.88879, -104.78494
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,256 (2021)
Projected traffic6,885 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway carry?

About 5,256 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to EB over Templeton Gap Floodway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.