Preliminary engineering and an environmental review are expected to begin this fall regarding the possibility of replacing three bridges in Colorado Springs that were built some 60 years ago.
The Fillmore bridges span Monument Creek, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad. According to city documents, all three of the structures are “showing signs of deterioration.”
The bridges were the subject of routine maintenance work earlier this year, which also included deck repairs, new waterproofing, and a new asphalt overlay.
Despite that upgrade work, the City of Colorado Springs, in a website notice, has said that the “preservation of public safety” makes the replacement of the bridges a top priority. In taking on the project, the city has also said that it plans to use various solutions designed to “improve the bridge infrastructure, multimodal safety, and connectivity.”
The project, which will be funded in part via a grant from the Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program, will now also be subject to public input. Earlier reports have indicated that it could cost anywhere from $40 million to $60 million to replace the Fillmore structures.
If all goes as anticipated, work on the Fillmore Bridge projects is expected to begin in early 2027.
August 5, 2025
By Garry Boulard
Photo courtesy of City of Colorado Springs
