Handle Road over Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · .33 MI W of Ellicott HWY · Structure no. EPC0450-00.77A
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Handle Road over Squirrel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Handle Road over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 89 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Handle Road over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Handle Road over 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 Handle Road over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Handle Road over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Handle Road over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.