US Bridges

County Road 24 over Tremont Canal

Fair

Morgan County, Colorado · 0.8 MI N of CO RD T · Structure no. MG24-0.8-T-A

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 24 over Tremont Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Road 24 over Tremont Canal in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 1,108 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,407 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 24
CrossesTremont Canal
Location0.8 MI N of CO RD T
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMorgan County
StateColorado
Coordinates40.28691, -103.69675
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 24 over Tremont Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 24 over Tremont Canal 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 24 over Tremont Canal carry?

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

How long is County Road 24 over Tremont Canal?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 24 over Tremont Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.