US Bridges

Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Airport RD · Structure no. CSG-L.65-08.40

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,025
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,025 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,653 by 2041. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTroy Hill RD
CrossesW. Fork Sand Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Airport RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.82944, -104.725
Functional classUrban Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,025 (2021)
Projected traffic2,653 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Troy Hill RD over W. 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 Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 2,025 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Troy Hill RD over W. Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.