US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Spring Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · US24 over Spring Creek · Structure no. I-17-JY

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
47,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over 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 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,880 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 584 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationUS24 over Spring Creek
RouteU.S. Route 24H
Coordinates38.81541, -104.78508
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width584 ft (178.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2018)
Projected traffic62,880 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 US 24 Ml over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is US 24 Ml 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Spring Creek carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Spring Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 584 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.