US 160 Ml over Rio Grande
FairAlamosa County, Colorado · At East End of Alamosa · Structure no. O-13-B
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Rio Grande is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Rio Grande in Alamosa County, Colorado. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,910 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 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 US 160 Ml over Rio Grande built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Rio Grande 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 US 160 Ml over Rio Grande carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Rio Grande?
The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Rio Grande?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.