US Bridges

SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 4.2 MI E of Stonewall · Structure no. P-17-AH

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 12 Ml
CrossesN Fk Purgatoire River
Location4.2 MI E of Stonewall
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates37.16054, -104.94314
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Ml over N Fk 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River?

The structure is 84 ft (25.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Ml over N Fk Purgatoire River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.