US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 7.4 MI E of JCT US 24 · Structure no. I-18-AZ

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 94 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location7.4 MI E of JCT US 24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83878, -104.56525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 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 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 94 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 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.