US Bridges

SH 94 Ml over Draw

Good

Lincoln County, Colorado · 4.3 MI W of JCT US 40 · Structure no. I-24-P

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 94 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 94 Ml over Draw in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 94 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location4.3 MI W of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 94A
Coordinates38.84971, -103.19877
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 94 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 94 Ml over Draw carry?

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

How long is SH 94 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns SH 94 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.