US Bridges

Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI S of Briargate · Structure no. CSG-H.86-17.47

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,718
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,718 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,830 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVoyager Pkwy
CrossesPine Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Briargate
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.96214, -104.79857
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,718 (2021)
Projected traffic25,830 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek carry?

About 19,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Voyager Pkwy over Pine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.