Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 2.1 MI South of SH 94 · Structure no. EPC0463-19.90A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 416
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 416 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck 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 W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck carry?
About 416 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Peyton Highway over W Fk Blk Squirrel Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.