US Bridges

SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · Cokedale · Structure no. P-18-AO

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2040. The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSH 12 Ml
CrossesReilly Canyon
LocationCokedale
RouteState Highway 12A
Coordinates37.14178, -104.61762
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Reilly Canyon built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon 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 Reilly Canyon carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon?

The structure is 244 ft (74.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SH 12 Ml over Reilly Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.