US Bridges

Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek

Fair

Teller County, Colorado · 1.8 MI S of Woodland Park · Structure no. TELL-06-1.15-1A

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 479 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWoodland Avenue
CrossesFountain Creek
Location1.8 MI S of Woodland Park
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96978, -105.03954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic479 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodland Avenue 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Woodland Avenue over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.