US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Draw

Good

Pueblo County, Colorado · Jackson Hill East · Structure no. K-17-P

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
970
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 96 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying SH 96 Ml over Draw in Pueblo County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,116 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationJackson Hill East
RouteState Highway 96A
Coordinates38.25833, -104.875
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2020)
Projected traffic1,116 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 96 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 Ml over 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 2021.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Draw carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.