SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · Just E. of I25 Intrinidad · Structure no. P-18-AX
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2018 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 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,032 by 2038. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Purgatoire River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.