Airport Road over Sand Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of Academy Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-K.78-08.10
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,988
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over 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 16,988 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,254 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport Road over 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 Airport Road over Sand Creek carry?
About 16,988 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Airport Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.