County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek
GoodLarimer County, Colorado · 0.8 MI E of CO RD 27 · Structure no. LR24-0.8-27
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 437
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 437 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 546 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 24 over Buckhorn 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek carry?
About 437 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 24 over Buckhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.