SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 MI N of Woodmen · Structure no. I-17-NC
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 126 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway 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 SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns SH21B / Powers over Research Parkway?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.