US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Draw

Good

Cheyenne County, Colorado · 0.3 MI E of Wildhorse · Structure no. I-25-H

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Draw in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 92 years old, older 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.3 MI E of Wildhorse
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates38.82536, -103.00002
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 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 1933, making it 92 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 January 2023.

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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.