US Bridges

SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound over Draw

Good

Pitkin County, Colorado · 4.5 MI SE of Basalt · Structure no. G-09-M

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
483 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound over Draw in Pitkin County, Colorado. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 483 ft (147.2 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSH 82 Ml-S/E Bound
CrossesDraw
Location4.5 MI SE of Basalt
RouteState Highway 82A
Coordinates39.32534, -106.95262
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 on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length483 ft (147.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 closed—
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-S/E Bound over Draw built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound 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-S/E Bound over Draw carry?

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

How long is SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound over Draw?

The structure is 483 ft (147.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 82 Ml-S/E Bound over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.