Spring Street over North Monument Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI S of SH 105 · Structure no. PALMER-SPRING A
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,903
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Spring Street over North Monument Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Spring Street over North Monument Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,903 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,493 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spring Street over North Monument Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spring Street over North Monument 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Spring Street over North Monument Creek carry?
About 1,903 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Spring Street over North Monument Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Spring Street over North Monument Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.