US Bridges

SH 101 Ml over Draw

Good

Bent County, Colorado · 5.7 MI So of JCT US 50 · Structure no. M-24-K

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 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 2013, so it is 12 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 101 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location5.7 MI So of JCT US 50
RouteState Highway 101A
Coordinates37.98856, -103.1994
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic393 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 101 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 101 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SH 101 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.