US Bridges

Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek

Fair

Teller County, Colorado · Just E of CR 21 · Structure no. WOODLAND PARK-1

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,532
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,532 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAspen Garden Way
CrossesFountain Creek
LocationJust E of CR 21
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.98154, -105.04747
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,532 (2020)
Projected traffic1,854 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen Garden Way 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 Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,532 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen Garden Way over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.