Current Phase: Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study
Planning Percent Complete: 5%
Anticipated Construction Date: Late 2026/Early 2027
Project Description: Replacement of two (2) bridges carrying Fillmore Street east of Interstate 25 (I-25) over Monument Creek, Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad. The replacement includes improvements on Fillmore Street in the project area to address multimodal needs and traffic congestion, along with connection to the Pikes Peak Greenway trail.
The Fillmore bridges are over 60 years old and were widened in 1971. The current roadway section permits two (2) eastbound and westbound travel lanes with a shared center turn lane and on (1) substandard sidewalk on the south side of the bridges. Recent bridge inspections have noted issues with the current condition of the bridges that include the rocker bearing rotation, structural and scour issues, voids under the slope paving at the abutment of the railroad bridge, along with the bridge deck nearing the end of its functional life. Currently the city is completing maintenance on the bridge decks to stabilize their condition until they can be replaced in the near future.
In 2022 the City secured a Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Planning Grant to complete a Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study to begin analyzing potential replacement alternatives and begin public outreach for the project. This PEL Study will also assist in expediting potential future phases of the project if the City is able to secure additional supplemental grant funds.
Figure 34. Project Location.
Figure 35. Fillmore Bridge over Monument Creek and Pikes Peak Greenway
Budget
| Funding Source | Estimated Project Cost1 | Obligated | Spent to Date (Actual) | Percent Spent to Date2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPRTA III | $40,250,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Utilities | $800,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| TOPS | $1,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| BIP Grant | $750,000 | $750,000 | $108,265 | 14% |
| PPRTA Emergency Bridge Fund | $1,250,000 | $750,000 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $44,050,000 | $1,500,000 | $457,397 | 7% |
- Estimated project cost includes future anticipated funding authorization. Total project cost includes known work for project life-cycle phases from planning to construction completion.
- Actual funds spent of the current obligated amount.
Highlights:
- Kicked off Planning and Environmental Linkage Study.
- Began Stakeholder survey and outreach.
- Drafted Public Involvement Plan.