SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek
FairAdams County, Colorado · 0.5 MI North of Colfax · Structure no. AUR03.9-K.99
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,295
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 16,295 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,184 by 2041. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB Airport 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek carry?
About 16,295 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns SB Airport Blvd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.