SH 109 Ml over Draw
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 9.5 MI N. of Kim · Structure no. O-23-A
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 109 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 109 Ml over Draw in Las Animas 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 439 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 109 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 109 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 109 Ml over Draw carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is SH 109 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 109 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.