SH 370 Ml over Empire Canal
FairRio Grande County, Colorado · 5.9 MI E of JCT SH 15 · Structure no. O-12-K
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 370 Ml over Empire Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 370 Ml over Empire 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 370 Ml over Empire Canal built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 370 Ml over Empire 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 Empire Canal carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is SH 370 Ml over Empire Canal?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 370 Ml over Empire Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.