Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.0 Miles N of HWY 94 · Structure no. EPC0439-08.90A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 82 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 379
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 379 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Curtis Road 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 Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 379 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Curtis Road over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.