US Bridges

SH 69 Ml over Draw

Fair

Huerfano County, Colorado · 16.8 N of JCT SH 25 · Structure no. N-16-P

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 69 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 69 Ml over Draw in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 69 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location16.8 N of JCT SH 25
RouteState Highway 69A
Coordinates37.73822, -105.03484
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 1976, making it 49 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 69 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.