US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

Fair

El Paso County, Colorado · 16.4 MI E of JCT US 24 · Structure no. I-19-AL

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
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 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 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,403 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location16.4 MI E of JCT US 24
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83818, -104.39941
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,403 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1982, making it 43 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 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 94 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.