Academy Blvd over Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI N of Astrozon · Structure no. CSG-K.08-06.33
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 332 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,812
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Academy Blvd over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Academy Blvd over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 48 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 41,812 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,774 by 2041. The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Academy Blvd over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is Academy Blvd over 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 Academy Blvd over Sand Creek carry?
About 41,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Academy Blvd over Sand Creek?
The structure is 332 ft (101.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.
Who owns Academy Blvd over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.