US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Eagle River

Good

Eagle County, Colorado · 4 Mi. S. of Minturn · Structure no. F-11-BE

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Eagle River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,828 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesEagle River
Location4 Mi. S. of Minturn
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates39.55516, -106.40165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,828 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 Eagle River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Eagle River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Eagle River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Eagle River?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Eagle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.