US 24 Ml over Rule Creek
GoodTeller County, Colorado · 0.9 MI NE of Divide · Structure no. I-16-AE
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Rule Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Rule Creek in Teller County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Rule Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Rule Creek 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 US 24 Ml over Rule Creek carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Rule Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Rule Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.