SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI N. of Woodmen Rd. · Structure no. I-17-NE
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek 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 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek carry?
About 50,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21 B/Powers over Cottonwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.