SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek
GoodPueblo County, Colorado · In Beulah · Structure no. L-17-Z
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 871 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 78 Spur over Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.