US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · In Manitou Springs · Structure no. I-17-GH
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,504
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,504 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,281 by 2044. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR 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 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR carry?
About 2,504 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Service RD over Fountain Creek SR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.