US Bridges

SH 89 Ml over Draw

Fair

Prowers County, Colorado · 14 Miles North of Lycan · Structure no. M-28-D

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 89 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 89 Ml over Draw in Prowers County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 89 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location14 Miles North of Lycan
RouteState Highway 89A
Coordinates37.76007, -102.12876
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2020)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 89 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 89 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 89 Ml over Draw carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH 89 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 89 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.