US Bridges

US 50 Service RD over Draw SR

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.6 MI E of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. K-18-FM

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
716
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 Service RD over Draw SR is a concrete culvert carrying US 50 Service RD over Draw SR in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 716 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 Service RD
CrossesDraw SR
Location2.6 MI E of JCT SH 96
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.27395, -104.51017
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2022)
Projected traffic845 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Service RD over Draw SR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 Service RD over Draw SR 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does US 50 Service RD over Draw SR carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Service RD over Draw SR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Service RD over Draw SR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.