SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw
GoodMorgan County, Colorado · 3 MI E of Goodrich · Structure no. C-20-AR
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 144 Ml over Cottonwood Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.