Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.1 MI S Fontaine Blvd · Structure no. EPC0803-00.00
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,587
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,587 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,079 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch 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 Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch carry?
About 1,587 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.
Who owns Powers Blvd over Fountain Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.