US Bridges

County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 33 · Structure no. SED30-47.8-33-A

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek in Sedgwick 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 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesDry Sand Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. of Co. Rd. 33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.95317, -102.19475
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2042
Trucks38%
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 30 over Dry Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Dry Sand 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Dry Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.