Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Ellicott HWY · Structure no. EPC0490-14.99A
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 245
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 245 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Squirrel Crk RD over Black 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 Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 245 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Squirrel Crk RD over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.