SH 109 Ml over Draw
PoorOtero County, Colorado · 2.7 MI North of LA Junta · Structure no. L-22-V
- Built
- 1943
- 82 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 109 Ml over Draw is a concrete slab carrying SH 109 Ml over Draw in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,599 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 109 Ml over Draw built?
It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 109 Ml over Draw in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 109 Ml over Draw carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 109 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SH 109 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.