US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Lake Creek

Good

Lake County, Colorado · Just N. JCT SH82 · Structure no. H-11-AD

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Lake Creek in Lake County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesLake Creek
LocationJust N. JCT SH82
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates39.07761, -106.28155
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic4,746 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Lake Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Lake 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 April 2022.

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

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Lake Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.