US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Draw

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 3.8 MI E of JCT I-70 Ml · Structure no. H-22-R

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Draw in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,254 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.8 MI E of JCT I-70 Ml
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates39.21711, -103.6039
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,254 by 2040
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 40 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 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 40 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.