Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .5 MI E of J D Johnson RD · Structure no. EPC0132-10.00A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,736
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 1,736 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,274 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 65 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
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 1,736 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.