US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 1.9 MI NE of Falcon · Structure no. I-18-BQ

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
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 2010, so it is 15 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,330 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.9 MI NE of Falcon
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates38.95023, -104.5847
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating85.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width101 ft (30.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,330 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2010, making it 15 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 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.