US Bridges

SH 90 Ml over Draw

Fair

Montrose County, Colorado · 2.2 MI E of Colo-Utah Sl · Structure no. K-01-G

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 90 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying SH 90 Ml over Draw in Montrose County, Colorado. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 90 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.2 MI E of Colo-Utah Sl
RouteState Highway 90A
Coordinates38.33303, -109.02379
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating106.8 US tons
Inventory rating92.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2020)
Projected traffic382 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 90 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 90 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 90 Ml over Draw carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 90 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SH 90 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.