US Bridges

US 34 Ml over Draw

Good

Washington County, Colorado · In the Town of Otis · Structure no. D-25-B

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
70 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 34 Ml over Draw in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,875 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationIn the Town of Otis
RouteU.S. Route 34B
Coordinates40.14919, -102.95581
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.9 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,875 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 34 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.9 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.