US Bridges

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · US24 over S Circle DR · Structure no. I-17-JG

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

About this bridge

US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek 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 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 961 ft (292.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml Ebnd
CrossesCircle DR Spring Creek
LocationUS24 over S Circle DR
RouteU.S. Route 24H
Coordinates38.81668, -104.78095
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length961 ft (292.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 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 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 Circle DR Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek 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 Circle DR Spring Creek carry?

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

How long is US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek?

The structure is 961 ft (292.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml Ebnd over Circle DR Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.