SH 71 Ml over Draw
FairMorgan County, Colorado · 14.6 MI No of JCT I-76 · Structure no. C-22-N
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 71 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 71 Ml over Draw in Morgan County, Colorado. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 61 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 640 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 71 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is SH 71 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 71 Ml over Draw carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is SH 71 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 71 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.