N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI E of Powers Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-M.50-12.30
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,024
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 21,024 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,541 by 2041. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is N. Carefree Cir 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek carry?
About 21,024 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.
Who owns N. Carefree Cir over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.