SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River
GoodHuerfano County, Colorado · 4.2 MI So of LA Veta · Structure no. O-16-G
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Other
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River is a other culvert carrying SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,984 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Cucharas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.