US Bridges

Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 Mi. W. of Falcon · Structure no. EPC0055-15.45

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,805
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 12,805 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16,775 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 216 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWoodmen RD
CrossesBlk Squirrel Crk Trib
Location0.4 Mi. W. of Falcon
RouteInterstate 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.94057, -104.62013
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width216 ft (65.8 m)
Roadway width131 ft (39.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,805 (2021)
Projected traffic16,775 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib carry?

About 12,805 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 216 ft wide.

Who owns Woodmen RD over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.