US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Draw

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 3.4 SE of Hugo · Structure no. H-23-AN

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
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 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.4 SE of Hugo
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates39.10577, -103.41955
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,170 by 2040
Trucks54%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 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 40 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.