SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 5.2 MI E of Weston · Structure no. P-17-A
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 34 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Zaracillo Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.