US Bridges

Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Inter- Galley Wooten · Structure no. CSG-L.05-09.61

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,074
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 16,074 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,057 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGalley Road
CrossesWest Fork Sand Creek
LocationInter- Galley Wooten
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.84722, -104.73889
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,074 (2021)
Projected traffic21,057 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 Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Galley Road 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 Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 16,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Galley Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.