SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Sbnd Powers · Structure no. I-17-MK
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 457 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,390 by 2040. The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle 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 SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek carry?
About 37,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek?
The structure is 457 ft (139.4 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21B SB Ml over Kettle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.