Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of Austin Bluffs · Structure no. CSG-I.61-12.50
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 733 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Emergency Access over Templeton Gap Floodway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.