US Bridges

SH 89 Ml over Draw

Good

Baca County, Colorado · 4.8 MI No of JCT SH 116 · Structure no. N-28-L

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
82 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 89 Ml over Draw in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 89 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4.8 MI No of JCT SH 116
RouteState Highway 89A
Coordinates37.62863, -102.12841
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic169 by 2040
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 SH 89 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 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 2024.

How much traffic does SH 89 Ml over Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SH 89 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.