49th Avenue over Sand Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · Just W of Sand Creek DR · Structure no. COMC-02-0.10-1A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,394
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
49th Avenue over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 49th Avenue over Sand Creek in Adams 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 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 7,394 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,612 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 49th Avenue over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is 49th Avenue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 49th Avenue over Sand Creek carry?
About 7,394 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is 49th Avenue over Sand Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns 49th Avenue over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.