US 85 Ml over Draw
FairDouglas County, Colorado · 4.7 MI N.W. of Sedalia · Structure no. G-16-F
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 85 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.