US Bridges

Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of Briargate · Structure no. CSG-H.86-17.88

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
183 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,087
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Voyager Pkwy over Kettle 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 19,087 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,004 by 2041. The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesVoyager Pkwy
CrossesKettle Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Briargate
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.97578, -104.79821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.7 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,087 (2021)
Projected traffic25,004 by 2041
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek built?

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

What condition is Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek carry?

About 19,087 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Voyager Pkwy over Kettle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.