Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI S of Hanover Road · Structure no. EPC0415-01.20A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 905
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 905 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,186 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pueblo Road 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek carry?
About 905 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pueblo Road over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.