US 160 Ml over Empire Canal

Fair Condition54 years old7,700 vehicles/day

Location

StateColorado
CountyRio Grande
Location12 Mi W Of Alamosa
CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesEmpire Canal
Coordinates37.54851, -106.06793

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignTee Beam
Total Length79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Max Span38.1 ft (11.6 m)
Deck Width46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Deck Area342.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic7,700 (2020)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure NumberN-12-BB

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