US Bridges

SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw

Fair

Jefferson County, Colorado · 0.2 MI No of JCT SH 470 · Structure no. F-16-DD

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 61 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 121 Ml
CrossesPed Underpass Draw
Location0.2 MI No of JCT SH 470
RouteState Highway 121A
Coordinates39.5587, -105.08254
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width169 ft (51.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2020)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass 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 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.

Who owns SH 121 Ml over Ped Underpass Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.