US 24 Ml over Draw
FairEl Paso County, Colorado · 4.2 MI NE of Falcon · Structure no. I-18-J
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 24 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,950 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 24 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 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 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.