US 24 Ml over Eagle River
PoorEagle County, Colorado · Redcliff Arch · Structure no. F-11-T
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 471 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Eagle River is a steel arch - deck carrying US 24 Ml over Eagle River in Eagle County, Colorado. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 85 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,140 by 2040. The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eagle River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Eagle River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Eagle River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Eagle River?
The structure is 471 ft (143.5 m) long with a longest span of 318 ft (96.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Eagle River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.