US Bridges

US 94 Ml over Draw

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · SH 94 · Structure no. I-23-T

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 94 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 94 Ml over Draw in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationSH 94
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.84975, -103.37392
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2020)
Projected traffic519 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 US 94 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 94 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 94 Ml over Draw carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 94 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.