Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.36 MI N of US24 · Structure no. EPC0423-10.23R
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,441
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 5 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 17,441 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,847 by 2041. The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 17,441 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Marksheffel RD NB over E. Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.