US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 5.1 MI NE of Falcon · Structure no. I-18-BL

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.1 MI NE of Falcon
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates38.98374, -104.53971
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic15,950 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 1995, making it 30 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 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.