US Bridges

SH 67 Ml over Draw

Fair

Teller County, Colorado · 3.1 MI N of JCT SH 24 Ml · Structure no. H-16-L

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 67 Ml over Draw is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 67 Ml over Draw in Teller 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,921 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSH 67 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location3.1 MI N of JCT SH 24 Ml
RouteState Highway 67D
Coordinates39.03221, -105.07876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,921 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$251,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 67 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 67 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 67 Ml over Draw carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 67 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 67 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.