8th Street over Fountain Creek

Fair Condition75 years old23,811 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
LocationJust N Of Garner Street
Carries8th Street
CrossesFountain Creek
Coordinates38.82934, -104.84063

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Max Span61.4 ft (18.7 m)
Deck Width70.2 ft (21.4 m)
Deck Area425.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1951

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic23,811 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceHistorical significance is not determined
Structure NumberCSG-F.50-08.36

Nearby Bridges

US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek 0.1 mi Good I25 SB Off Ramp over Fountain Creek 0.3 mi Good I 25 Ml over US 24 Ml Fountain Crk 0.3 mi Good Ramp To I 25 Nbnd over Fountain Creek 0.3 mi Good Cimarron Street over Fountain Creek 0.4 mi Good I 25 Ml Sbnd over Colorado AVE Spruce ST 0.5 mi Fair 8th Street over Bear Creek 0.5 mi Fair I 25 Ml Nbnd over Colorado AVE Spruce ST 0.5 mi Fair Colorado Avenue over Monument Creek 0.5 mi Fair I 25 Ml over Draw 0.5 mi Fair