US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Draw

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · 0.6 MI E of JCT SH 231 · Structure no. K-19-AA

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
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 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,804 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location0.6 MI E of JCT SH 231
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.27354, -104.44674
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2020)
Projected traffic9,804 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Draw carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.