SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · In Pueblo .5 E of I25 · Structure no. K-18-EJ
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 57 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,420 by 2040. The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 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 SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is SH 47 Ml Wbnd 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 523 ft (159.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns SH 47 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.