Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Circle Drive · Structure no. CSG-I.92-07.56
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,887
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5,887 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,712 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain Blvd 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 Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek carry?
About 5,887 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain Blvd over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.