US Bridges

US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 0.4 MI SE of Pikes Peak T · Structure no. I-17-ID

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,225 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml Wbnd
CrossesFountain Creek
Location0.4 MI SE of Pikes Peak T
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.89328, -104.96771
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic13,225 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Wbnd over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek 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 Fountain Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml Wbnd over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.