US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 11.7 MI E of JCT US 24 · Structure no. I-19-AN

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk is a concrete culvert carrying SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,544 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesW Fk Black Squirrel Crk
Location11.7 MI E of JCT US 24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83855, -104.48581
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over W Fk Black Squirrel Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.