US Bridges

SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR

Good

Fremont County, Colorado · 1.5 MI E of Florence · Structure no. K-16-CI

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 120 Ml
CrossesDraw UP RR
Location1.5 MI E of Florence
RouteState Highway 120A
Coordinates38.38611, -105.07194
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length281 ft (85.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2020)
Projected traffic984 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR 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 120 Ml over Draw UP RR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR?

The structure is 281 ft (85.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 120 Ml over Draw UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.