US Bridges

Waynoka Road over Sand Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 Mi. NE of Powers Blvd · Structure no. EPC2045-00.90

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
102 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,395
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waynoka Road over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Waynoka Road over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,395 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,447 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWaynoka Road
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.2 Mi. NE of Powers Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.86694, -104.71694
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,395 (2021)
Projected traffic4,447 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Waynoka Road over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waynoka Road 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 Waynoka Road over Sand Creek carry?

About 3,395 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Waynoka Road over Sand Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Waynoka Road over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.