US Bridges

Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib.

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Fairplay Road · Structure no. EPC0016-03.76A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDzuris Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek Trib.
LocationJust E of Fairplay Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates39.09889, -104.34777
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic69 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 Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib. 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 January 2024.

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

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Dzuris Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.