24th Street over Dry Creek
FairPueblo County, Colorado · Intersection Tux/ 24th · Structure no. PUE24-W0.1-TUX
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,872
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
24th Street over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 24th Street over Dry Creek in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,872 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,569 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 24th Street over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is 24th Street over Dry 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 24th Street over Dry Creek carry?
About 3,872 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 24th Street over Dry Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns 24th Street over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.