US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 17.7 MI E of Fremont-Pueb · Structure no. K-17-AD

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Ml over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,348 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location17.7 MI E of Fremont-Pueb
RouteU.S. Route 50A
Coordinates38.34853, -104.80331
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2020)
Projected traffic12,348 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 50 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Ml over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Draw carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.