US Bridges

County Road 24 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl

GoodPosted for load

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.5 MI N of SH34 · Structure no. MG24-0.5-SH34

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,229
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 24 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,229 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,561 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesUpper Platte Beaver Cnl
Location0.5 MI N of SH34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.2605, -103.69717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,229 (2023)
Projected traffic1,561 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Upper Platte Beaver Cnl built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 1,229 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

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

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Upper Platte Beaver Cnl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.