US Bridges

US 24 Ml over Draw

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · E Edge of Limon · Structure no. G-22-CD

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 Ml over Draw in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,921 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationE Edge of Limon
RouteU.S. Route 24G
Coordinates39.26674, -103.6617
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2020)
Projected traffic1,921 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.