US Bridges

US 85 Ml over Draw

Fair

Douglas County, Colorado · 4.5 MI N.W. of JCT S.H. 6 · Structure no. G-16-E

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 85 Ml over Draw in Douglas County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 85 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI N.W. of JCT S.H. 6
RouteU.S. Route 85B
Coordinates39.49313, -105.00138
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.3 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 85 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 85 Ml over Draw carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 85 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.