US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 2 MI North of New Mexico · Structure no. P-05-I
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 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 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 4,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,346 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 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 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 150 ft (45.8 m) long with a longest span of 148 ft (45 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 550 Sbnd Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.