SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal
FairRio Grande County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of JCT SH 15 · Structure no. O-12-I
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 370 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 370 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.