Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .4 MI E. of I25 · Structure no. EPC4099-02.36R
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 462 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,351
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 53 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 21,351 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,969 by 2041. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Academy Blvd NB 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek carry?
About 21,351 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Blvd NB over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.