US Bridges

US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · 1.3 MI N of Nm Border · Structure no. P-05-H

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,050
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,346 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 550 Sbnd Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.3 MI N of Nm Border
RouteU.S. Route 550A
Coordinates37.01683, -107.87523
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,050 (2020)
Projected traffic5,346 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 550 Sbnd 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw carry?

About 4,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.