US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · 7.1 MI E of Falcon · Structure no. H-18-AD
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,138 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Black Squirrel Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Black Squirrel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.