SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E. of Security Int. · Structure no. J-18-BN
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 371 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,980 by 2040. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 Ml 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 Ml over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.