US Bridges

SH 101 Ml over Draw

Good

Bent County, Colorado · 1.4 MI No of Toonerville · Structure no. M-24-IA

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 101 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 101 Ml over Draw in Bent County, Colorado. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 124 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSH 101 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.4 MI No of Toonerville
RouteState Highway 101A
Coordinates37.79272, -103.17311
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic124 by 2038
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 101 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 101 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 101 Ml over Draw carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 101 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.