US Bridges

Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.5 Mi. W of US24 · Structure no. EPC2234-01.97

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
601
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 601 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStapleton Road
CrossesBlk Squirrel Crk Trib
Location0.5 Mi. W of US24
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.96809, -104.57109
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic601 (2021)
Projected traffic787 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib 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 Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib carry?

About 601 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Stapleton Road over Blk Squirrel Crk Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.