US Bridges

Platte Ave over Sand Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · West of Powers Blvd · Structure no. CSG-L.54-09.00

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62,974
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Platte Ave over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Platte Ave over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 62,974 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82,495 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 123 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPlatte Ave
CrossesSand Creek
LocationWest of Powers Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.83918, -104.72909
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width123 ft (37.5 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,974 (2022)
Projected traffic82,495 by 2042
Trucks0%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Platte Ave over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Platte Ave 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 Platte Ave over Sand Creek carry?

About 62,974 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Platte Ave over Sand Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 123 ft wide.

Who owns Platte Ave over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.