56th Ave over Sand Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · Just E of Dahlia Street · Structure no. COMC-03-0.7-01A
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 391 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,316
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Ave over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th Ave over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 20,316 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,411 by 2041. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 79 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Ave over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 56th Ave 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 56th Ave over Sand Creek carry?
About 20,316 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 56th Ave over Sand Creek?
The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Ave over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.