SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 2.4 MI E of Segundo · Structure no. P-18-CD
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 56 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Valdez Canyon built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 12 Ml over Valdez 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 2022.
How much traffic does SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon?
The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 12 Ml over Valdez Canyon?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.