US 24 Ml over Twin Creek
FairTeller County, Colorado · .6 Miles SE Park Teller · Structure no. I-15-AM
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 158 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Twin Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Twin 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,524 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long and 31 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 | 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Twin Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Twin 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 Twin Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Twin Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Twin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.