US Bridges

Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI E of Academy Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.10-11.00

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,222
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6,222 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,150 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaizeland Road
CrossesWest Fork Sand Creek
Location0.25 MI E of Academy Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.86805, -104.75444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,222 (2021)
Projected traffic8,150 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
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 Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maizeland Road over West Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 6,222 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Maizeland Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.