County Road 21 over Sandy Creek
FairPhillips County, Colorado · 0.4 MI No of CO RD 14 · Structure no. PH21-0.4-14-A
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 65
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 21 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 21 over Sandy Creek in Phillips County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 21 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 21 over 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 21 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 65 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is County Road 21 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 21 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.