Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 Miles North of Calhan · Structure no. EPC0046-01.60A
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Mcclaskey Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.