US Bridges

Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of Judge Orr RD · Structure no. EPC0429-01.84

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,255
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,255 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,954 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastonville Road
CrossesSquirrel Creek Tributary
Location0.5 MI N of Judge Orr RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.96242, -104.58581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width102 ft (31 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,255 (2020)
Projected traffic2,954 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary 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 Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary carry?

About 2,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Eastonville Road over Squirrel Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.