US Bridges

US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 3.4 MI SE of Pikes Peak-T · Structure no. I-17-GL

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesUS24 Buss Rt Ramp
Location3.4 MI SE of Pikes Peak-T
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.87099, -104.92597
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic26,450 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 over US24 Buss Rt Ramp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp 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 over US24 Buss Rt Ramp carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over US24 Buss Rt Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.