US Bridges

County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.5 MI SW of Beulah · Structure no. PUCO 0.21-208CR

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 53 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 220
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.06228, -104.98981
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic53 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 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 County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 220 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 220 over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.