US Bridges

Canon Ave over Fountain Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .1 MI N of Manitou Avenue · Structure no. MANITOU-CANON

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,195
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canon Ave over Fountain Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Canon Ave over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 119 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,195 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCanon Ave
CrossesFountain Creek
Location.1 MI N of Manitou Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.85844, -104.91669
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2020)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canon Ave over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Canon Ave over Fountain Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Canon Ave over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Canon Ave over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Canon Ave over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.