SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek
GoodAdams County, Colorado · Commerce City · Structure no. E-17-WP
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 328 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,955 by 2040. The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 265 Ml 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 328 ft (100 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 265 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.