US Bridges

Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.3 MI SE of Interquest · Structure no. I-17-MI

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,035
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 13,035 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,076 by 2044. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Ranch Road
CrossesSH 21 Ml
Location1.3 MI SE of Interquest
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.98435, -104.7649
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width115 ft (35.1 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,035 (2024)
Projected traffic17,076 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml 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 Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml carry?

About 13,035 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns Old Ranch Road over SH 21 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.