US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 4 MI E of SEIBERT/SH59 · Structure no. G-25-E

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
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 Kit Carson 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 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4 MI E of SEIBERT/SH59
RouteU.S. Route 24B
Coordinates39.30171, -102.79624
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating100.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2020)
Projected traffic433 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.