Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · .1 MI NE of Fountain Road · Structure no. EPC0027-02.65A
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,132
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,132 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,483 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek carry?
About 1,132 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns Chipita Park RD over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.