US 24 Ml over Spring Creek
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 2 MI W of Stratton · Structure no. G-26-D
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Spring Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Spring Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 406 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Spring Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Spring Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.