US Bridges

SH 10 Ml over Draw

Good

Huerfano County, Colorado · 7.1 MI E of Walsenburg · Structure no. N-18-AF

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 10 Ml over Draw in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 10 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location7.1 MI E of Walsenburg
RouteState Highway 10A
Coordinates37.68204, -104.65072
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating106.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic468 by 2040
Trucks21%
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 10 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 10 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Draw carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.