US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · In Manitou Springs · Structure no. I-17-GF
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 45 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk 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 Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml Wbnd over El Paso Blv Fountain Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.