US Bridges

Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.7 MI S of Ohio Street · Structure no. FOUNTAIN-3

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
311 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,061
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Pueblo Road 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 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 6,061 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,940 by 2040. The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Pueblo Road
CrossesJimmy Camp Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Ohio Street
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.67305, -104.69639
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length311 ft (94.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,061 (2020)
Projected traffic7,940 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Pueblo Road 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 Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek carry?

About 6,061 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek?

The structure is 311 ft (94.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pueblo Road over Jimmy Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.