US Bridges

SH 96 Ml over Draw

Fair

Pueblo County, Colorado · 2.6 MI East of JCT SH 229 · Structure no. L-19-D

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
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 1939, so it is 86 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,856 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 96 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location2.6 MI East of JCT SH 229
RouteState Highway 96B
Coordinates38.25362, -104.29769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,856 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 96 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 96 Ml over Draw carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 96 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 96 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.