US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Good

Elbert County, Colorado · 1.0 MI E of Simla · Structure no. H-20-CO

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,648 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.0 MI E of Simla
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.13709, -104.06511
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.6 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2020)
Projected traffic3,648 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 24 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 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 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.