US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

GoodPosted for load

El Paso County, Colorado · 8.1 MI E of Ellicott · Structure no. I-20-AM

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,088 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location8.1 MI E of Ellicott
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.83923, -104.23689
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 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 traffic1,800 (2020)
Projected traffic2,088 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Draw carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% 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.