SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N Palmer Park Blvd · Structure no. I-17-NF
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 152 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand 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 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 152 ft wide.
Who owns SH 21-POWERS Blvd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.