US Bridges

WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI E Charlotte Pkwy · Structure no. CSG-N.01-14.00W

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,629
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,629 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,994 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB Stetson Hills
CrossesSand Creek
Location.5 MI E Charlotte Pkwy
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.91203, -104.70187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,629 (2021)
Projected traffic9,994 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB Stetson Hills 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 WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek carry?

About 7,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns WB Stetson Hills over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.