Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek
PoorEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of Meridian Road · Structure no. EPC2270-01.41
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,163
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek is a steel culvert carrying Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,163 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,524 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 82 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 1,163 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.
Who owns Latigo Blvd over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.