SH 69 Ml over Draw
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 2 Miles NW of Gardner · Structure no. M-16-Q
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 92 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 69 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 69 Ml over Draw in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 69 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 69 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 2025.
How much traffic does SH 69 Ml over Draw carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 69 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 69 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.