SH 101 Ml over Draw
FairBent County, Colorado · 7 MI So of JCT US 50 · Structure no. M-24-C
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 101 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 101 Ml over Draw in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 101 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 101 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SH 101 Ml over Draw carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 101 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 101 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.