US 24 Ml over Arkansas River
FairLake County, Colorado · 4 MI South of JCT SH 300 · Structure no. H-11-AF
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Arkansas River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Arkansas River in Lake County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,746 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Arkansas River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.