US Bridges

SH 69 Ml over Draw

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 1.7 Miles NW of Farisita · Structure no. M-16-U

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
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 1940, so it is 85 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 6 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,006 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 69 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location1.7 Miles NW of Farisita
RouteState Highway 69A
Coordinates37.76018, -105.09705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2020)
Projected traffic1,006 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 69 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 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 740 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 69 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.