US 24 Ml over Pine Creek
FairChaffee County, Colorado · 5.7 MI S.E. of Granite · Structure no. H-12-D
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Pine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Pine Creek in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 163 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Pine Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Pine 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Pine Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Pine Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 163 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Pine Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.