US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

FairPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · 9.6 MI E of US24 · Structure no. I-18-BA

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
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 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,544 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location9.6 MI E of US24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83866, -104.52346
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2020)
Projected traffic5,544 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 94 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 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 4,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.