Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib.
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 MI N of Judge Orr RD · Structure no. EPC0493-19.50A
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,756
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib. in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,756 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,301 by 2041. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib. built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib. 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 Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib. carry?
About 1,756 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib.?
The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Ellicott Highway over Black Squirrel Ck Trib.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.