US Bridges

County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl

Poor

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.4 MI N of CO RD T · Structure no. MG24-0.4-T

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesLower Platte Beaver Cnl
Location0.4 MI N of CO RD T
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.28075, -103.69675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,108 (2023)
Projected traffic1,407 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl carry?

About 1,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Lower Platte Beaver Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.