US 40 Ml over Draw
FairArapahoe County, Colorado · 2.4 MI SE of Deertrail · Structure no. F-20-K
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Draw 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Draw carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.