Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI NE of I-25 · Structure no. CSG-I.61-06.13E
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 356 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,339
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,339 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,404 by 2041. The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat carry?
About 16,339 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat?
The structure is 356 ft (108.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Circle Drive EB over Fountain Creek | Ped Pat?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.