Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of Curtis Road · Structure no. EPC0132-03.50A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,020
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,646 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Falcon Highway over West Fork 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 West Fork Squirrel Creek carry?
About 2,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Highway over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.