US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Fair

Elbert County, Colorado · 12.1 MI E of Matheson · Structure no. H-21-AC

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
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 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location12.1 MI E of Matheson
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.24237, -103.78145
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
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 24 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 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 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.