US Bridges

US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · Limon (exit 359) · Structure no. G-22-BA

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
219 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2040. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesI 70 Ml
LocationLimon (exit 359)
RouteU.S. Route 24F
Coordinates39.27367, -103.7073
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I 70 Ml built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over I 70 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.