US Bridges

Sable Blvd over Sand Creek

Good

Adams County, Colorado · Just North of 28th Ave · Structure no. AUR02.7-H.0

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,902
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sable Blvd over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Sable Blvd over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,902 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,873 by 2041. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSable Blvd
CrossesSand Creek
LocationJust North of 28th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.75661, -104.81943
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,902 (2021)
Projected traffic12,873 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sable Blvd over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sable Blvd over Sand 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sable Blvd over Sand Creek carry?

About 9,902 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sable Blvd over Sand Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sable Blvd over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.