Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · Just S of Moores Cayon RD · Structure no. TP-18-I
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,033
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,033 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,731 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek carry?
About 3,033 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Santa Fe Trail over Moores Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.