US Bridges

US 350 Ml over Draw

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 1 MI NE of Timpas · Structure no. M-21-JA

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 350 Ml over Draw is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US 350 Ml over Draw in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 643 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 350 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1 MI NE of Timpas
RouteU.S. Route 350A
Coordinates37.829, -103.76099
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic643 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 350 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 350 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 350 Ml over Draw carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 350 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 350 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.