US Bridges

Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.4 MI South of I70 · Structure no. D-04-BOST-040

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,007
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,007 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,338 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandown RD | E 40T
CrossesQuebec Street
Location0.4 MI South of I70
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.77277, -104.90323
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length184 ft (56.2 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,007 (2021)
Projected traffic3,338 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street carry?

About 3,007 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street?

The structure is 184 ft (56.2 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sandown RD | E 40T over Quebec Street?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.