US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Draw

Fair

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of SH 94 Aroya · Structure no. I-24-R

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 88 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 6 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.2 MI E of SH 94 Aroya
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates38.8617, -103.111
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

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 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 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.