US 24 Ml over Draw
PoorLincoln County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W of 71N · Structure no. G-22-H
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 103 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 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 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 88 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 24 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is US 24 Ml over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does US 24 Ml over Draw carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 24 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US 24 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.