US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy

Fair

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

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
344 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 27,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,400 by 2040. The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesWilliams Canyon Rdwy
LocationIn Manitou Springs
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.8634, -104.91739
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length344 ft (104.9 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,000 (2020)
Projected traffic32,400 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Williams Canyon Rdwy built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy carry?

About 27,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy?

The structure is 344 ft (104.9 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Williams Canyon Rdwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.