Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek
FairTeller County, Colorado · Just East of CR 21 · Structure no. WOODLAND PARK-2
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 393
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 393 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 475 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 253 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sheridan 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 Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek carry?
About 393 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 253 ft wide.
Who owns Sheridan Avenue over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.