Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of Latigo Blvd · Structure no. EPC0091-04.37A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 29 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,685 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Elbert Road over Black Squirrel 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Elbert Road over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.