SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal
GoodRio Grande County, Colorado · 12.6 MI NE of JCT US 160 · Structure no. N-12-AC
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal is a concrete slab carrying SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 29 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal?
The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.