US Bridges

Circle Drive over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 300 Ft S of Fountain · Structure no. CSG-I.90-07.48

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,763
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Circle Drive over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Circle Drive over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 25,763 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,750 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 234 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCircle Drive
CrossesSpring Creek
Location300 Ft S of Fountain
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.81665, -104.78095
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width234 ft (71.3 m)
Roadway width112 ft (34 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,763 (2021)
Projected traffic33,750 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Circle Drive over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Circle Drive over Spring Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Circle Drive over Spring Creek carry?

About 25,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Circle Drive over Spring Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 234 ft wide.

Who owns Circle Drive over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.