US 24 Ml over Arkansas River
FairChaffee County, Colorado · Johnson Village · Structure no. I-12-T
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 353 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Arkansas River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 24 Ml over Arkansas River 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,624 by 2040. The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Arkansas River 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 Arkansas River carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 353 ft (107.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.