US Bridges

B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of Academy Blvd · Structure no. EPC0420-00.50

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
862
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 862 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,130 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesB Street
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Academy Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77111, -104.79722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic862 (2021)
Projected traffic1,130 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is B Street over Fishers Canyon 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 B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 862 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns B Street over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.