US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Camp Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Echo Lane US Highway 24 · Structure no. I-17-IG

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Camp Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Camp Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,344 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 3,281 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesCamp Creek
LocationEcho Lane US Highway 24
RouteU.S. Route 24I
Coordinates38.85226, -104.87251
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width3,281 ft (999.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic6,344 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Camp 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 over Camp Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Camp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 3,281 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.