Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of N Carefree Ci · Structure no. CSG-K.55-12.58
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,586
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 1,586 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,078 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap 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 Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap carry?
About 1,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Hopeful Drive over Templeton Gap?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.