US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 1.3 MI W of Bethune · Structure no. G-27-AE

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesLandsman Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Bethune
RouteU.S. Route 24C
Coordinates39.29488, -102.45125
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Landsman Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

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

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Landsman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.