US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Black Draw

Good

Crowley County, Colorado · 3.6 MI NE of Sugar City · Structure no. L-22-CJ

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Black Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Black Draw in Crowley County, Colorado. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 428 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesBlack Draw
Location3.6 MI NE of Sugar City
RouteState Highway 96C
Coordinates38.24692, -103.59735
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2020)
Projected traffic428 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 96 Ml over Black Draw built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 Ml over Black 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 96 Ml over Black Draw carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Black Draw?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Black Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.