US Bridges

Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 150 Ft N of Manitou Ave · Structure no. MAN-BECKERS

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,622
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,622 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2027. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeckers Lane
CrossesFountain Creek
Location150 Ft N of Manitou Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.85817, -104.89141
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,622 (2017)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beckers Lane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,622 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Beckers Lane over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.