US Bridges

Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.3 MI N of Latigo Blvd · Structure no. EPC0429-06.76A

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEastonville RD
CrossesBlack Squirrel Creek
Location0.3 MI N of Latigo Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEl Paso County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.01981, -104.56603
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 RD over Black Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastonville RD 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Eastonville RD over Black Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.