US Bridges

SH 115 Ml over Draw

Good

El Paso County, Colorado · 11.3 MI S / SH83 CO Spgs · Structure no. J-17-B

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 115 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 115 Ml over Draw in El Paso County, Colorado. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 115 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location11.3 MI S / SH83 CO Spgs
RouteState Highway 115A
Coordinates38.62243, -104.87807
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2020)
Projected traffic10,413 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 115 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 115 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 115 Ml over Draw carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 115 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SH 115 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.