SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · At Weston · Structure no. P-17-J
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 520
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 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 S Fk Purgatoire River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River 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 S Fk Purgatoire River carry?
About 520 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over S Fk Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.