Overview
The Fillmore Bridge Project is conducting an in-depth analysis of the current condition of the bridges on Fillmore Street over Monument Creek, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad, and seeks to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety along Fillmore and provide trail connection(s) to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail.
The most recent bridge inspection (completed in May of 2024) determined the Fillmore Street bridges to be in fair condition and safe for the traveling public. The City routinely conducts enhanced visual inspections and takes drone-based measurements to closely monitor bridge safety. More extensive inspections take place every two years. These ongoing inspections and measurements confirm that the bridge remains safe, and no movement or damage to the bridge has been recorded since 1980.
In early 2025 routine paving maintenance was completed on the bridges over Monument Creek and the Union Pacific Railroad, just east of I-25. Repairs included updates to the bridge decks, waterproofing, and an asphalt overlay. Ongoing maintenance like this keeps the bridges serviceable until they can be replaced in the near future.
About
Background
Fillmore Street is a heavily traveled east-west corridor in central Colorado Springs. The Fillmore Bridges are immediately east of I-25, approximately three miles north of downtown Colorado Springs. The two bridges are over Monument Creek, the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and the Union Pacific Railroad (view a map of the project area here).
These bridges are over sixty (60) years old and have reached the end of their service lives. Aging infrastructure is not unique to the City of Colorado Springs. Across the United States, bridges and roads constructed in the 1960s are showing signs of deterioration.
Local and regional agencies have identified deficiencies in the bridges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, connectivity to the Pikes Peak Greenway Trail, and traffic operations. Preservation of public safety makes the replacement of these bridges a top priority for the City, and the Fillmore Bridge Project has been identified as a Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA) A-list project.
The City is currently in Phase I: Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study, the initial planning phase. This phase will identify potential environmental, community, and transportation impacts, as well as the benefits of replacing the two bridges. The Project will work to develop various solutions that improve the bridge infrastructure, multimodal safety, and connectivity. A range of solutions will then be carried into future phases of the project.
The current phase will proactively engage the community to develop alternatives informed by local needs. Recommendations produced during the process may be adopted during a subsequent environmental review.
To learn more about the project, read the Fillmore Bridge Project’s Frequently Asked Questions (Preguntas Frecuentes).
Funding
This project is funded by the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bridge Investment Program (BIP) Planning Grant and the Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA). The City intends to apply for future BIP grant funding to complete the bridge replacement effort.
Public Engagement
The City of Colorado Springs is committed to a robust engagement process. The City will provide regular updates and ongoing ways to provide feedback throughout the project.
Public Meeting #2
Join the City of Colorado Springs for the Fillmore Street Bridge Improvements and Trail Connections – I-25 to Monument Creek Project Open House.
Meeting Details
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: The Best Western Plus Executive Residency Fillmore Inn 3150 N. Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Parking: Parking is available at the hotel
Transit: From Downtown Colorado Springs, take Bus Route 14 every 60 minutes to the Chestnut/Fillmore Stop.
At the open house, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn about the refined draft bridge improvements.
- Understand the project’s schedule and future phases, including a future environmental review process.
- Share your ideas and suggestions.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the City of Colorado Springs will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. In addition, the City offers translation services for materials and meetings. Citizens may submit requests for translation and accommodation by emailing the project team at info@fillmorebridge.com by Thursday, April 10, 2025.
De acuerdo con la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 1990, la ciudad de Colorado Springs no discriminará a las personas calificadas con discapacidades. Además, la Ciudad ofrece servicios de traducción para materiales y reuniones. Los ciudadanos pueden enviar solicitudes de traducción y alojamiento enviando un correo electrónico a info@fillmorebridge.com antes del jueves el diez de abril de 2025.
All materials will be available online starting Thursday, April 17, 2025. You can read through the information from the Open House and fill out a short comment form to provide your feedback.
Public Meeting # 1
The City held an Open House on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All materials were made available digitally and can be viewed below.
Station Boards
Please use the links below to navigate to each station’s boards.
- Welcome Station
- Station 2: History and Background
- Station 3: Phase I: Planning and Environmental Linkage (PEL) Study
- Station 4: Purpose & Need
- Station 5: Existing Conditions
- Station 6: Alternatives
- Station 7: Next Steps
Engage with us!
The recent comment form has been closed. To provide additional comments or questions, you may contact the project hotline (719-513-3115) or email info@fillmorebridge.com. All feedback collected will be summarized and included in the Open House Meeting Summary.
Stakeholder Working Group
Stakeholder Working Group
The Stakeholder Working Group is composed of representatives of the broader community. The group works together on specific project elements. It also assists the City in sharing information with community members and the project team.
Meeting Summaries
Stakeholder Working Group Roster
Organization | Name |
| Aberdeen Ridge Retirement Community | Jane Woolson |
| Bike Colorado Springs | Jerry White |
| CDOT | Jason Nelson |
| Citizens' Transportation Advisory Board | Carlos Perez |
| City of Colorado Springs Fire Department | Jeff Hanenberg |
| City of Colorado Springs Office of Economic Development | Shakanah Tedder |
| City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services | Emily Duncan |
| City of Colorado Springs Planning and Neighborhood Services | Ryan Tefertiller |
| City of Colorado Springs Police Department | Olav Chaney |
| City of Colorado Springs Public Works | Kerry Childress |
| Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC | Devin Camacho |
| Colorado Springs Ear Associates | |
| Colorado Springs Housing Authority | Chad Wright |
| CONO | Kelly Bull |
| Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs | Chelsea Gondeck |
| Friends of Garden of the Gods | Bill Koerner |
| Garden of the Gods Resort & Club | Jan Verweij |
| Holiday Village Mobile Home Community | Sarah Davis |
| Independence Center | Paul Spotts |
| Kissing Camels Estates | Kevin Patterson |
| Kissing Camels Family Dentistry | |
| Lucky Dragon Chinese Restaurant | |
| Mountain Metro Transit | Jacob Matsen |
| Norwood | Jeff Finn |
| PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic | James Crabtree |
| Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority | Jim Godfrey |
| Pikes Peak United Way | Cindy Aubrey |
| Roadhouse Cinemas | |
| School District 11 | Cedric McCampbell |
| Trails and Open Space Coalition | Allen Beauchamp |
| VisitCOS | Holly Taylor |