US Bridges

Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.6 MI N of Fillmore · Structure no. CSG-F.84-12.00A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,475
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 2,475 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,243 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSinton Road
CrossesS.Douglas Creek
Location0.6 MI N of Fillmore
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.88317, -104.83433
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.3 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,475 (2021)
Projected traffic3,243 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sinton Road over S.Douglas 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek carry?

About 2,475 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sinton Road over S.Douglas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.