SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · 1.9 MI NW Weston · Structure no. P-17-AG
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.