US 85 Ml over Fountain Creek

Poor Condition96 years old11,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Location0.5 Mi N Of Jct I-25 Ml
CarriesUS 85 Ml
CrossesFountain Creek
Coordinates38.67684, -104.70534

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length567.6 ft (173 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area1937.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1930 (reconstructed 1964)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic11,000 (2020)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 12 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberJ-18-M

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