US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Draw

Fair

Sedgwick County, Colorado · 2.5 MI NE of JCT US 385 · Structure no. A-28-W

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 76 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying I 76 Ml over Draw in Sedgwick County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,776 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.5 MI NE of JCT US 385
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.99769, -102.19504
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 rating90.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2020)
Projected traffic11,776 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 76 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 76 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over Draw carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.