Falcon Highway over Squirrel Creek

Fair Condition61 years old1,804 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyEl Paso
Location0.2 Mi W Of Peyton HWY
CarriesFalcon Highway
CrossesSquirrel Creek
Coordinates38.92536, -104.48231

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length60.0 ft (18.3 m)
Max Span27.6 ft (8.4 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area168.4 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1965 (reconstructed 1996)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,804 (2021)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberEPC0132-07.40

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