US Bridges

Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 2.87 MI N of Mcclaskey RD · Structure no. EPC0515-02.87A

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Eurich Road over Big Sandy 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 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesEurich Road
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location2.87 MI N of Mcclaskey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.08182, -104.31173
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eurich Road 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 Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Eurich Road over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.