US Bridges

US 50 Ml over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 5.1 MI E of JCT SH 96 · Structure no. K-19-F

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
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 1926 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 99 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,580 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 50 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.1 MI E of JCT SH 96
RouteU.S. Route 50B
Coordinates38.27513, -104.46447
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2020)
Projected traffic10,580 by 2040
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 Ml over Draw carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.