US 24 Ml over Sand Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 2 MI W of Seibert · Structure no. G-25-D
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Sand Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Sand Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 21 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Sand Creek carry?
About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Sand Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.