US Bridges

County Road 8 over Sand Creek

Good

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 0.2 Mi. E of Co. Rd. 57 · Structure no. SED8-57.1-6-A

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8 over Sand Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying County Road 8 over Sand Creek in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 61% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 8
CrossesSand Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E of Co. Rd. 57
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.79319, -102.10869
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
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2023)
Projected traffic3 by 2042
Trucks61%
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 8 over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8 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 8 over Sand Creek carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 61% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8 over Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8 over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.