SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 4 MI S of JCT US 160 · Structure no. N-16-O
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 83 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,534 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River?
The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.