US 160 Ml over San Juan River
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · In Pagosa Springs · Structure no. O-08-A
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over San Juan River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,768 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 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 US 160 Ml over San Juan River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over San Juan River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over San Juan River carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over San Juan River?
The structure is 189 ft (57.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over San Juan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.