US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr
PoorPark County, Colorado · 2.2 MI S.E. of JCT SH 9 E · Structure no. H-13-M
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 117 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr in Park County, Colorado. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,191 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Middle Fk S.Platte Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.