US Bridges

SH 109 Ml over Draw

Fair

Otero County, Colorado · 25.6 MI S of LA Junta · Structure no. N-23-F

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 109 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 109 Ml over Draw in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 109 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location25.6 MI S of LA Junta
RouteState Highway 109A
Coordinates37.6791, -103.4056
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic483 by 2040
Trucks17%
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 109 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 109 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 109 Ml over Draw carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SH 109 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 109 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.