US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 4.0 MI E of JCT US 24 · Structure no. I-18-AX

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 94 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4.0 MI E of JCT US 24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.839, -104.62736
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.7 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2020)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 94 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Draw carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.