SH 112 Ml over Rio Grande Overflow
Rio Grande County, Colorado · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SH 112 Ml over Rio Grande Overflow in Rio Grande County, Colorado, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 18 of the 73 inventoried bridges in Rio Grande County rated good (24.7%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated March 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 32 ft |
| Location | 0.6 Mi N of Jct US 160 |
| NBI structure number | N-11-E |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | March 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Colorado department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Rio Grande County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 160 Ml over Empire Canal | 1972 | 7,700 | Fair |
| US 160 Ml over Willow Creek | 1977 | 4,800 | Good |
| US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River | 1981 | 4,800 | Fair |
| US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal | 1970 | 4,600 | Fair |
| US 285 Ml over Rio Grande | 1971 | 4,500 | Good |
| SH 112 Ml over Farmers Union Canal | 1938 | 2,300 | Fair |
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