US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · Platte/Powers-Co Springs · Structure no. I-18-AC
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,800 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd?
The structure is 266 ft (81.2 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.
Who owns US 24-PLATTE Ave over SH 21-POWERS Blvd?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.