County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Colorado · 0.95 Mi. N. of Co. Rd. 21 · Structure no. WTNP-21.95
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 23 vehicles a day, roughly 64% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow carry?
About 23 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 64% are trucks.
How long is County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow?
The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road P over Sand Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.