US Bridges

County Road J over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · .1 MI E of CR 27 · Structure no. CYJ-0.1-27A

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road J over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road J over Big Sandy Creek in Cheyenne 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 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road J
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location.1 MI E of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCheyenne County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.72169, -102.66417
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length249 ft (76 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 County Road J over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road J over Big Sandy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road J over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road J over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 249 ft (76 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Road J over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.