US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · Platte Ave in CO Springs · Structure no. I-18-BF
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 144 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,760 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand 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 US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over East Fork Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.