US Bridges

Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI N of Meadowbrook P · Structure no. EPC3507-00.15

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork 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 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 651 vehicles a day, projected to reach 853 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiverwalk Parkway
CrossesEast Fork Sand Creek
Location0.1 MI N of Meadowbrook P
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.85972, -104.67666
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic853 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek built?

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

What condition is Riverwalk Parkway 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 Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Riverwalk Parkway over East Fork Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.