Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 4.8 MI E of Link Road · Structure no. EPC0490-04.85
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 551
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 56 years old, older 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 551 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 722 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams 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 Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek carry?
About 551 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Squirrel Crk RD over Trib. of Williams Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.