US 24 Ml over Agate Creek
FairPark County, Colorado · 8.9 MI NE of Chaffee-Park · Structure no. I-13-I
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Agate Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Agate Creek 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,684 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Agate Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Agate Creek 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Agate Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Agate Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Agate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.