US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 3.1 MI W of Manitou Spr · Structure no. I-17-AE
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 94 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.