US Bridges

Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Peterson RD · Structure no. CSG-N.00-14.95

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek is a concrete frame carrying Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,967 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 156 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDublin Blvd
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.2 MI W of Peterson RD
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.92611, -104.69556
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width156 ft (47.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,425 (2021)
Projected traffic14,967 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dublin Blvd 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 Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek carry?

About 11,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 156 ft wide.

Who owns Dublin Blvd over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.