Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.2 MI W of Peyton HWY · Structure no. EPC0132-07.40
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,804
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 1,804 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,363 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Falcon Highway 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 Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 1,804 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.