US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · S. Edge of Colo. Springs · Structure no. I-17-R
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 338 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,760 by 2040. The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 85 Ml over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 338 ft (102.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.