US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Draw

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 2.9 MI E of JCT SH 115 · Structure no. K-16-O

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
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 1949 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 76 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 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,520 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.9 MI E of JCT SH 115
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.44692, -105.18103
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2020)
Projected traffic20,520 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$41,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 50 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is US 50 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 50 Ml over Draw carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.