SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 16 MI E of Walsenburg · Structure no. N-18-AZ
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns SH 10 Ml over Rattlesnake Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.