Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI E of Academy Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.26-10.08A
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,784
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,784 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,818 by 2041. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 9,784 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Park Blvd over West Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.