SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · N. Bnd. Powers Blvd. · Structure no. I-17-KV
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd?
The structure is 174 ft (53.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21B Nbnd Ml over Union Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.