US 50 Ml over Draw
PoorFremont County, Colorado · 8.4 MI East of JCT SH 69 · Structure no. K-15-G
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 50 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 Ml over Draw in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 50 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 50 Ml over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Draw carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.