US Bridges

Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib.

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.8 MI W Peyton Highway · Structure no. EPC0108-04.40

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
698
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib. is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 698 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 914 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJudge Orr Road
CrossesBlack Squirrel Crk Trib.
Location1.8 MI W Peyton Highway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95465, -104.51518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic698 (2021)
Projected traffic914 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judge Orr Road over Black 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib. carry?

About 698 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.