Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Powers Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-L.80-10.31
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 13,644 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,874 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palmer Park Blvd over Sand 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek carry?
About 13,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (45.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Palmer Park Blvd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.