US Bridges

I 76 Ml over Draw

Fair

Weld County, Colorado · 4 MI S of JCT SH 52 · Structure no. D-18-H

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
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 Weld County, Colorado. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 90 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,260 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 237 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesI 76 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4 MI S of JCT SH 52
RouteInterstate 76A
Coordinates40.02925, -104.68602
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width237 ft (72.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic37,260 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 76 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I 76 Ml over Draw carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 76 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 237 ft wide.

Who owns I 76 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.