US Bridges

County Road 5 over Sand Creek

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 4.7 Miles South of Road R · Structure no. KITC-05-3.30-01

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over Sand Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 5 over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 102 years old, older 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 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesSand Creek
Location4.7 Miles South of Road R
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKit Carson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.17514, -103.06203
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County Road 5 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is County Road 5 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over Sand Creek carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 5 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.