US Bridges

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · In Manitou Springs · Structure no. I-17-GE

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,305 by 2040. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCrystal Hills Blvd
LocationIn Manitou Springs
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.85639, -104.89096
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2020)
Projected traffic27,305 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd 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 Crystal Hills Blvd carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Crystal Hills Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.