US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 5.3 MI E of Calhan · Structure no. H-20-CU

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 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 El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.3 MI E of Calhan
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.0795, -104.22684
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2040
Trucks13%
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 1990, making it 35 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.