US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 10.0 MI Seof Lincoln-Chyn · Structure no. I-24-AB

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 39 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location10.0 MI Seof Lincoln-Chyn
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates38.82661, -103.01693
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2040
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US 40 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Draw 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.