County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash
GoodMontrose County, Colorado · .5 MI N of Hickory RD · Structure no. 085002100.4080A
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 5500 over Big Sandy Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.