US Bridges

US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · In Canyon City · Structure no. K-15-R

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 50 Frontage RD
CrossesSand Creek SR
LocationIn Canyon City
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.43709, -105.25476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.5 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Frontage RD over Sand Creek SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.