SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 7 MI E of Walsenburg · Structure no. N-18-AC
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 253 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 5 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2040. The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 10 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River?
The structure is 253 ft (77 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 10 Ml over Cucharas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.