US Bridges

County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek

Fair

Costilla County, Colorado · .2 MI S of SH 160 · Structure no. CSIHR-1.0-S159A

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek in Costilla County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 138 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road Ee
CrossesSangre De Cristo Creek
Location.2 MI S of SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCostilla County
StateColorado
Coordinates37.42496, -105.41473
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic154 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road Ee over Sangre De Cristo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.