US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Draw

Fair

Kiowa County, Colorado · 9.1 MI E of Haswell · Structure no. K-25-N

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Draw in Kiowa County, Colorado. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 634 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location9.1 MI E of Haswell
RouteState Highway 96C
Coordinates38.50168, -103.01212
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.3 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic634 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 96 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Draw carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.