US Bridges

SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing

Good

Teller County, Colorado · 2.4 MI NE of Divide · Structure no. I-16-A

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel Continuous
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing is a steel continuous culvert carrying SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,860 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 24 Ml
CrossesGame Crossing
Location2.4 MI NE of Divide
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.95586, -105.11797
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating87.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,860 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns SH 24 Ml over Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.