US Bridges

County Road S over Sand Creek

Fair

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 0.7 Miles West of HWY 385 · Structure no. KITC-0S-0.90-01

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road S over Sand Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road S over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 159 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road S
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.7 Miles West of HWY 385
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKit Carson County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.25767, -102.29544
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2022)
Projected traffic185 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 S over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road S 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 S over Sand Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road S over Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Road S over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.