SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River
GoodHuerfano County, Colorado · 8 Miles South of LA Veta · Structure no. O-16-C
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River is a concrete frame carrying SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 12 Ml over Cucharas River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.