US Bridges

Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI N HWY 83/INTERQUEST · Structure no. CSG-H.89-20.10

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,529
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,529 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,753 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 149 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVoyager Parkway
CrossesBlack Squirrel Creek
Location.5 MI N HWY 83/INTERQUEST
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.9986, -104.79796
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width149 ft (45.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (22 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,529 (2021)
Projected traffic34,753 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek carry?

About 26,529 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 149 ft wide.

Who owns Voyager Parkway over Black Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.