US Bridges

Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Riverwalk Pkwy · Structure no. EPC2633-00.36

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,234
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,234 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,616 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCapital Drive
CrossesEast Fork Sand Creek
LocationJust E of Riverwalk Pkwy
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.86528, -104.67722
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,234 (2021)
Projected traffic1,616 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Capital Drive over East 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 Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 1,234 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Capital Drive over East Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.