Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.0 MI N of Calhan · Structure no. EPC0129-13.93
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 119 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,753
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,753 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,606 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 30 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek 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 Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,753 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Calhan HWY over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.