SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal
FairRio Grande County, Colorado · 9.3 MI So of JCT US 160 + · Structure no. O-12-B
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 420
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 533 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal carry?
About 420 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 15 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.