US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch
GoodChaffee County, Colorado · 5.5 MI NE of JCT US 285 · Structure no. I-12-AA
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,643 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Shields Gulch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.