US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass

Good

Chaffee County, Colorado · 9.8 MI NE of JCT US 285 · Structure no. I-13-K

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass in Chaffee County, Colorado. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,643 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw / Stock Pass
Location9.8 MI NE of JCT US 285
RouteU.S. Route 24A
Coordinates38.87461, -105.98489
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2020)
Projected traffic8,643 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw / Stock Pass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.