Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of Powers Blvd. · Structure no. CSG-M.55-12.81E
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,492
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 8,492 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,125 by 2041. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Barnes Road EB 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek carry?
About 8,492 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek?
The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Barnes Road EB over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.