SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 6.3 MI SE of Monument Par · Structure no. P-16-A
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr 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 Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Middle Fk Purgatoire Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.