US Bridges

I 70 Service RD over Draw SR

Good

Kit Carson County, Colorado · 0.75 MI W. of Ks Border · Structure no. G-28-B

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 70 Service RD over Draw SR is a steel culvert carrying I 70 Service RD over Draw SR in Kit Carson County, Colorado. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 380 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI 70 Service RD
CrossesDraw SR
Location0.75 MI W. of Ks Border
RouteInterstate 70A
Coordinates39.33002, -102.06226
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 70 Service RD over Draw SR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 70 Service RD over Draw SR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 70 Service RD over Draw SR carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is I 70 Service RD over Draw SR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 70 Service RD over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.