SH 47 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of I-25 Pueblo · Structure no. K-18-FO
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 Ebnd over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 47 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
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 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 47 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 47 Ml Ebnd 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 47 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek carry?
About 16,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 47 Ml Ebnd 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 52 ft wide.
Who owns SH 47 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.