Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .8 MI N of Judge Orr Road · Structure no. EPC0405-02.83A
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 222 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peyton Highway over Black 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 472 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 618 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peyton Highway over Black 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 Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Peyton Highway over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.