Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .35 S of Palmer Park Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.46-09.92A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,930
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 10,930 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,318 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murray Boulevard over West 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 Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 10,930 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Murray Boulevard over West Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.