Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI E of Abilene Drive · Structure no. EPC0132-01.90A
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,048
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 6 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 2,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,683 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon Highway over Branch 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek carry?
About 2,048 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Highway over Branch Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.