US Bridges

County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 1.0 MI S of Highway 40 · Structure no. LIN-26-3A.4A

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Highway 40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.18992, -103.58449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating101.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 26 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.