US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet

Good

Chaffee County, Colorado · 2.1 MI E of Granite · Structure no. H-12-K

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet is a steel culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 42 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesClear Creek Res Outlet
Location2.1 MI E of Granite
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates39.02213, -106.24353
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating105.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2020)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Clear Creek Res Outlet?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.