US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · S. 31st St. · Structure no. I-17-FM
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2038. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Business Rt 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Business Rt over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.