US Bridges

County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · .5 MI S of Hugo · Structure no. LIN-32-2W.0A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
376 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
794
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 5 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 794 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,009 by 2040. The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location.5 MI S of Hugo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.12776, -103.4794
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length376 ft (114.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic794 (2020)
Projected traffic1,009 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 32 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Big Sandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 376 ft (114.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.