SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal
GoodAlamosa County, Colorado · 2.3 MI E of JCT SH 371 · Structure no. O-13-T
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal in Alamosa County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 327 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 368 Ml over Empire Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.