US Bridges

East Frontage RD over Sand Creek

FairClosed to traffic

El Paso County, Colorado · South of Platte Ave · Structure no. I-18-BI

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Frontage RD over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Frontage RD over Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesEast Frontage RD
CrossesSand Creek
LocationSouth of Platte Ave
RouteU.S. Route 24H
Coordinates38.83031, -104.72021
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 East Frontage RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Frontage RD over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does East Frontage RD over Sand Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is East Frontage RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns East Frontage RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.