US Bridges

I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · In Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-QC

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 123,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 159,900 by 2040. The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 25 Ml
CrossesUS 24 Ml Fountain Crk
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.82754, -104.83519
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length360 ft (109.6 m)
Longest span192 ft (58.5 m)
Deck width151 ft (46.1 m)
Roadway width146 ft (44.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123,000 (2020)
Projected traffic159,900 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk carry?

About 123,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk?

The structure is 360 ft (109.6 m) long with a longest span of 192 ft (58.5 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.