US 85 Ml over Sand Creek
GoodDouglas County, Colorado · 2.9 Mi. N. of JCT S.H. 67 · Structure no. G-17-AI
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 85 Ml over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 85 Ml over Sand Creek in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,014 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 85 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 85 Ml 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 16,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 85 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.