US Bridges

Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Academy Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-J.57-05.81

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
156 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
24,253
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 24,253 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,771 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHancock Expwy
CrossesE. Fork Sand Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Academy Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.79262, -104.76587
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,253 (2021)
Projected traffic31,771 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hancock Expwy over E. Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 24,253 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Hancock Expwy over E. Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.