Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.71 MI N of HWY 85-87 · Structure no. EPC0379-00.71A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,572
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,572 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,299 by 2041. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek carry?
About 5,572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Las Vegas ST over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.