US Bridges

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · US24 Hancock to Quivira · Structure no. I-17-IY

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,510 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUnion Blvd
LocationUS24 Hancock to Quivira
RouteU.S. Route 24H
Coordinates38.81177, -104.78954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length233 ft (70.9 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,510 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Ebnd over Union Blvd built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd 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 Ebnd over Union Blvd carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd?

The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Union Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.