US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · Lincoln/Elbert Line · Structure no. G-22-BY
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 495 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2040. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.