Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.7 MI N of Ramah Road · Structure no. EPC0533-01.10A
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 86
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 86 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib carry?
About 86 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns Sakala Road over Big Sandy Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.