US Bridges

US 24 Ml over UP RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 0.2 MI E Elbert-Lincoln C · Structure no. G-22-BZ

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over UP RR 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 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesUP RR
Location0.2 MI E Elbert-Lincoln C
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.2668, -103.71218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 UP RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over UP RR?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.