US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Kyle RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 1.7 MI E JCT S.H. 71 N. · Structure no. G-22-E

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Kyle RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Kyle RR in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,712 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesKyle RR
Location1.7 MI E JCT S.H. 71 N.
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.26615, -103.65069
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,712 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Kyle RR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Kyle RR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Kyle RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.