SH 86 Ml over Draw
FairElbert County, Colorado · 20.1 MI E of Kiowa · Structure no. G-20-J
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 840
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 86 Ml over Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 86 Ml over Draw in Elbert County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,008 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 86 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 86 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SH 86 Ml over Draw carry?
About 840 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SH 86 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 93 ft (28.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH 86 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.