US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek

Poor Condition61 years old22,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
LocationS. Edge Of Colo. Springs
CarriesUS 85 Ml
CrossesFountain Creek
Coordinates38.77633, -104.77972

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length337.6 ft (102.9 m)
Max Span90.9 ft (27.7 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area1070.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1965

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic22,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberI-17-R

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