US Bridges

US 350 Ml over Draw

Good

Otero County, Colorado · 7 MI NE of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. M-22-BE

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 350 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 350 Ml over Draw in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 416 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 350 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location7 MI NE of JCT SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 350A
Coordinates37.92276, -103.62996
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic416 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 2002, making it 23 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 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 350 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 350 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.