US Bridges

US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · .6 MI W of JCT 24 Bus. Rt · Structure no. I-17-IH

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,450 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS24 Ml
CrossesWaldo Canyon
Location.6 MI W of JCT 24 Bus. Rt
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.87639, -104.93249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon carry?

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

How long is US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns US24 Ml over Waldo Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.