US Bridges

SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage

Good

Denver County, Colorado · In Denver · Structure no. F-16-KT

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,170 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 95 Ml
CrossesSloan Lake Drainage
LocationIn Denver
RouteState Highway 95A
Coordinates39.74568, -105.05322
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2020)
Projected traffic33,170 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 Ml over Sloan Lake Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.