Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Log Road · Structure no. EPC0028-08.30A
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 104
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 136 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet 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 Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.