Ramp to Union over Templeton Gap Floodway
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Austin Bluffs Pkwy/Union · Structure no. CSG-I.48-12.32
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 195 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,359
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to Union over Templeton Gap Floodway is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to Union 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,331 by 2041. The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp to Union over Templeton Gap Floodway built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to Union 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 Union over Templeton Gap Floodway carry?
About 6,359 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to Union over Templeton Gap Floodway?
The structure is 195 ft (59.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to Union over Templeton Gap Floodway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.