US Bridges

CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · Just N of Squirrel Ck RD · Structure no. PUCO 0.04-208D

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
137
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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 5 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 137 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213/PENN. Ave.
CrossesSquirrel Creek
LocationJust N of Squirrel Ck RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.06302, -104.98639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic137 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213/PENN. Ave. over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213/PENN. Ave. over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.