US Bridges

Peoria Street over Sand Creek

Fair

Adams County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Montview Blvd · Structure no. AUR02.7-E.0

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,268
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peoria Street over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peoria Street over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 33,268 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,249 by 2041. The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeoria Street
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Montview Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.7567, -104.84692
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,268 (2021)
Projected traffic43,249 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peoria Street over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peoria Street 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Peoria Street over Sand Creek carry?

About 33,268 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Peoria Street over Sand Creek?

The structure is 306 ft (93.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Peoria Street over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.