Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.1 MI W of Milne RD · Structure no. EPC0490-09.34
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 733 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Squirrel Crk RD over Chico Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Squirrel Crk RD over Chico 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 Chico Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.