SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek
PoorDenver County, Colorado · On Quebec 0.1 MI N I70 · Structure no. E-17-HD
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 331 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 63 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 60,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,780 by 2031. The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 60,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 331 ft (101 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns SH 35 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.