US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Draw

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 4 MI East of Cotopaxi · Structure no. K-14-AA

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Draw in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,399 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4 MI East of Cotopaxi
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.39026, -105.64555
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2020)
Projected traffic3,399 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$150,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 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 50 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.