US Bridges

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · .25 MI E of JCT I-25 · Structure no. I-17-JD

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,300 by 2040. The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml Ebnd
CrossesHancock Exp Spring Crk
Location.25 MI E of JCT I-25
RouteU.S. Route 24H
Coordinates38.80916, -104.79544
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,300 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hancock Exp Spring Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk 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 US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk carry?

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

How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk?

The structure is 385 ft (117.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Hancock Exp Spring Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.