US Bridges

Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · N. of Academy · Structure no. FOUNTAIN-6

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,573
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,573 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,370 by 2041. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesVenetucci Blvd
CrossesFishers Canyon Creek
LocationN. of Academy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.77517, -104.78478
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,573 (2021)
Projected traffic3,370 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek carry?

About 2,573 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Venetucci Blvd over Fishers Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.