US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Draw

Good

Kiowa County, Colorado · 15.45 MI E of JCT SH 287 · Structure no. K-27-B

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
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 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 486 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location15.45 MI E of JCT SH 287
RouteState Highway 96D
Coordinates38.44567, -102.46096
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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2020)
Projected traffic486 by 2040
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Draw carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.