US Bridges

E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Jimmy Camp RD · Structure no. FOUNTAIN-2A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,686
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 8,686 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,378 by 2040. The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesE Ohio Ave
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek
Location0.1 MI W of Jimmy Camp RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.68416, -104.68944
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (112 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,686 (2020)
Projected traffic11,378 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ohio Ave 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 E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 8,686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 367 ft (112 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns E Ohio Ave over Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.