Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI E of Peyton Highway · Structure no. EPC0108-06.60
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,900 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,488 by 2041. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 40 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Judge Orr Road over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Judge Orr Road over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.