I 70 Ml over Draw
FairKit Carson County, Colorado · 9.9 MI E. of JCT S.H. 57 · Structure no. G-27-T
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 70 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 70 Ml over Draw in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 59 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,488 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 70 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is I 70 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 70 Ml over Draw carry?
About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I 70 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.
Who owns I 70 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.