SH 12 Ml over Colorado Canyon
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 2.5 MI W of I-25 in Trini · Structure no. P-18-CB
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Colorado Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying SH 12 Ml over Colorado 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Colorado Canyon built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Colorado Canyon 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 Colorado Canyon carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Colorado Canyon?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Colorado Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.