US Bridges

County Road 61 over Sand Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.1 Mi. No. of Co. Rd. 6 · Structure no. SED61-6.1-47-A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 61 over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 61 over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 56% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 61
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.1 Mi. No. of Co. Rd. 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.78111, -102.075
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2023)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks56%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 61 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 61 over 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 61 over Sand Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 56% are trucks.

How long is County Road 61 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 61 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.