Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.75 MI E of Academy Blvd · Structure no. CSG-K.72-09.00
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,255
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 38,255 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,114 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 218 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Platte Avenue 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 Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 38,255 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 218 ft wide.
Who owns Platte Avenue over West Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.