County Road 55 over Sand Creek
FairSedgwick County, Colorado · 0.9 Mi. No. of Co. Rd. 8 · Structure no. SED55-8.9-49
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 55 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 55 over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 67% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 55 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 55 over Sand 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 55 over Sand Creek carry?
About 14 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 67% are trucks.
How long is County Road 55 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 55 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.