SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River
FairOtero County, Colorado · 24 MI SW of LA Junta · Structure no. M-20-O
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 193 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River in Otero County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 496 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 10 Ml over Apishapa 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 10 Ml over Apishapa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.