Galley Road over Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.25 MI W of Powers Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-L.80-09.61
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,074
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Galley Road over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Galley Road over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,057 by 2041. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Galley Road over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Galley Road over 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 Sand Creek carry?
About 16,074 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Galley Road over Sand Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns Galley Road over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.