US Bridges

US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 3/4 MI E of Powers · Structure no. I-18-AT

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,380 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS 24 Wb/Platte Av
CrossesPeterson Field Road
Location3/4 MI E of Powers
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates38.83947, -104.70173
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Wb/Platte Av over Peterson Field Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.