US Bridges

Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib.

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.92 MI E of Ramah · Structure no. EPC0006-01.92

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRamah Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib.
Location1.92 MI E of Ramah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.11444, -104.12765
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic47 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib.?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ramah Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.