US Bridges

Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Marksheffel · Structure no. EPC0476-03.68

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,759
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,759 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,614 by 2041. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesFontaine Blvd
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek
Location0.3 MI E of Marksheffel
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.7375, -104.64472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.9 m)
Deck width105 ft (32.1 m)
Roadway width95 ft (28.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,759 (2021)
Projected traffic3,614 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 2,759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.9 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Fontaine Blvd over Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.