8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · West of Bijou Avenue · Structure no. CALHAN-8TH ST.
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 205
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 268 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 205 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns 8th Street over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.