US Bridges

County Road 24H over Indian Creek

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of CO RD 25E · Structure no. LR24H-0.1-25E-A

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,315
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24H over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 24H over Indian Creek in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,315 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,643 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24H
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.1 MI W of CO RD 25E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLarimer County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.43425, -105.18016
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,315 (2023)
Projected traffic1,643 by 2042
Trucks19%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 24H over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24H over Indian 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 24H over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,315 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24H over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24H over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.