US 36 Ml over Draw
PoorArapahoe County, Colorado · 2.4 MI E of JCT I 70 · Structure no. F-19-F
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 109 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 36 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Draw in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,910 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 36 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 36 Ml over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Draw carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 36 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 36 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.