US 24 Ml over Lake Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · .6 MI E. of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. G-22-BI
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 155 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Lake Creek 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 Lake Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Lake Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 155 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.