US Bridges

Smith Road over Sand Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Denver County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of Quebec · Structure no. D-19-SC-030

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Road over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Road over Sand Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Quebec
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDenver County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.77007, -104.88652
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Road over Sand 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Road over Sand Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Smith Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.