Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.75 MI N of Ellicott · Structure no. EPC0493-11.77A
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 230 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,798
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,798 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2041. The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellicott HWY over Squirrel 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 Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 1,798 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ellicott HWY over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.