US Bridges

Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .6 MI SW of Crestridge Av · Structure no. EPC0916-00.30

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
811
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 811 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLoomis Ave
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
Location.6 MI SW of Crestridge Av
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.77166, -104.79833
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic811 (2021)
Projected traffic1,062 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loomis Ave 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 Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 811 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Loomis Ave over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.