US Bridges

SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · Near Aspen · Structure no. G-09-K

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
410 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,740 by 2040. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 82 Ml Ebnd
CrossesDraw
LocationNear Aspen
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.32853, -106.96643
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic25,740 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml Ebnd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml Ebnd over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.