US Bridges

Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek

Good

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

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek 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 58,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,240 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRamp to I 25 Nbnd
CrossesFountain Creek
LocationIn Colorado Springs
RouteInterstate 25A
Coordinates38.82828, -104.83458
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,000 (2020)
Projected traffic74,240 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek built?

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

What condition is Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek carry?

About 58,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.