US Bridges

Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .2 MI S of B Street · Structure no. EPC0218-00.30

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,643 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,152 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesChamberlin Avenue
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
Location.2 MI S of B Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77194, -104.79361
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,643 (2021)
Projected traffic2,152 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon 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 Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 1,643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Chamberlin Avenue over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.