Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N. of Circle Dr. · Structure no. I-17-IZ
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 673 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,917
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,917 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,061 by 2044. The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramp to US 24 Ebnd 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 Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek carry?
About 6,917 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 673 ft (205.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ramp to US 24 Ebnd over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.