US Bridges

Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · Over Spring Creek · Structure no. I-17-JE

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
278 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,668 by 2044. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRamp to US24 Ml WB
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationOver Spring Creek
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates38.81321, -104.7883
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length278 ft (84.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2024)
Projected traffic6,668 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
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 Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring 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 Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek?

The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp to US24 Ml WB over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.