US Bridges

County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek

Fair

Yuma County, Colorado · 0.85 Miles East of County · Structure no. YUM2.5-BB.85-A

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek in Yuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 2.5
CrossesNorth Sand Creek
Location0.85 Miles East of County
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.60369, -102.31058
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.2 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2.5 over North Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 2.5 over North 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 2.5 over North Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.