US Bridges

Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI W of Powers Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-L.59-08.08

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,681
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 13,681 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,922 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesWest Fork Sand Creek
Location0.4 MI W of Powers Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.825, -104.72944
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,681 (2021)
Projected traffic17,922 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

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

About 13,681 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over West Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.