Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.2 MI West of Ramah · Structure no. EPC0004-08.90A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2040. The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ramah Road over Big Sandy 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.