Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Just E of Condor Road · Structure no. EPC0160-01.70A
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 901
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 901 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,181 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Garrett Road 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 Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek carry?
About 901 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Garrett Road over West Fork Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.