US Bridges

CR 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 1.7 MI SW of Beulah · Structure no. PUCO 0.38-208B

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 220/SQUIRREL CR 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220/SQUIRREL CR
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Location1.7 MI SW of Beulah
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPueblo County
StateColorado
Coordinates38.06168, -104.99167
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 220/SQUIRREL CR 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 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220/SQUIRREL CR over Squirrel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.