E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek
GoodDenver County, Colorado · At Sand Creek DR · Structure no. D-19-SC-010A
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,909
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,909 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,449 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 47th Avenue Driv 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek carry?
About 4,909 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns E 47th Avenue Driv over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.