SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 1.4 MI E of Ellicott · Structure no. I-19-AJ
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 94 Ml 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 94 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.