US Bridges

Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 2.5 MI E Peyton Highway · Structure no. EPC0108-08.70A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
108 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,760
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,760 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJudge Orr Road
CrossesBlack Squirrel Creek
Location2.5 MI E Peyton Highway
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.95399, -104.43465
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,760 (2021)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek carry?

About 1,760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Judge Orr Road over Black Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.