US Bridges

US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek

Good

Archuleta County, Colorado · San Juan ST & S 6th ST · Structure no. O-08-B

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,700 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

CarriesUS160 Ml
CrossesMccabe Creek
LocationSan Juan ST & S 6th ST
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.266, -107.014
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2009)
Projected traffic25,700 by 2029
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US160 Ml over Mccabe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.