US Bridges

US 138 Ml over Draw

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · West Edge of Ovid · Structure no. A-27-M

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
720
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 138 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 138 Ml over Draw in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 138 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationWest Edge of Ovid
RouteU.S. Route 138A
Coordinates40.96068, -102.39513
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2020)
Projected traffic878 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 138 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 138 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 138 Ml over Draw carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 138 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 138 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.