SH 8 Ml over Draw
FairJefferson County, Colorado · South of Morrison · Structure no. F-16-AX
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 8 Ml over Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 8 Ml over Draw in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,640 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 8 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 8 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 8 Ml over Draw carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 8 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 8 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.