US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek
GoodEl Paso County, Colorado · In Colorado Springs · Structure no. I-17-FA
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 149 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 38,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,420 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 Fountain Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Fountain 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek carry?
About 38,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek?
The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Fountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.