US Bridges

US 36 Ml over Draw

Good

Washington County, Colorado · 5.3 MI E of JCT SH 71 · Structure no. F-23-U

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 Ml over Draw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 36 Ml over Draw in Washington County, Colorado. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 36 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.3 MI E of JCT SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 36D
Coordinates39.73972, -103.49325
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2040
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 Ml over Draw carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 36 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.