Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .01 MI West of SH 24 · Structure no. EPC1594-00.00A
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,079
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 2,079 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,724 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fountain Avenue over Fountain 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek carry?
About 2,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Fountain Avenue over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.