US 24 Ml over Grape Creek
FairTeller County, Colorado · 0.5 MI W of Florissant · Structure no. I-15-AB
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 116 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Grape Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Grape Creek in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,188 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Grape Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Grape 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 US 24 Ml over Grape Creek carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Grape Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Grape Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.