US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 6.3 MI E of Peyton · Structure no. H-19-M

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location6.3 MI E of Peyton
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.02618, -104.36287
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 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1959, making it 66 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.