US Bridges

J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI S of Jones Road · Structure no. EPC0475-00.50A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 48 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJ.D. Johnson RD
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location0.5 MI S of Jones Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.88916, -104.44305
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2021)
Projected traffic48 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.D. Johnson RD 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 J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns J.D. Johnson RD over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.