Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek
FairPosted for loadEl Paso County, Colorado · Just N of Manitou Street · Structure no. MANITOU-PARKING
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 149
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Private
- Private (other than railroad)
About this bridge
Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Parking Lot Access 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 Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek carry?
About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Parking Lot Access over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).