US Bridges

US 85 Ml over Draw

Good

Weld County, Colorado · 5.2 MI S of Wyoming S.L. · Structure no. A-17-X

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 85 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 85 Ml over Draw in Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 85 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.2 MI S of Wyoming S.L.
RouteU.S. Route 85L
Coordinates40.92785, -104.80223
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2020)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 85 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 85 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 85 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 85 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 85 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.