SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · 1 MI E of Weston · Structure no. P-17-AE
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long and 36 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 Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire 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 Purgatoire River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 169 ft (51.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.