US Bridges

Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd

Good

Adams County, Colorado · 36.27 MI from I25 · Structure no. E-470-36.27C

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,878
2020 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd in Adams County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 27,878 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,360 by 2035. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSable Road/Sh 2
CrossesSable Blvd
Location36.27 MI from I25
RouteState Highway 2D
Coordinates39.92831, -104.81837
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length237 ft (72.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,878 (2020)
Projected traffic21,360 by 2035
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
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 Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd carry?

About 27,878 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd?

The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sable Road/Sh 2 over Sable Blvd?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.