US Bridges

Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · .1 MI E of Marksheffel RD · Structure no. EPC2634-00.23

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,073
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,073 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndustry Road
CrossesEast Fork Sand Creek
Location.1 MI E of Marksheffel RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88128, -104.68017
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,073 (2021)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industry Road 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 Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 2,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Industry Road over East Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.