US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · 10 MI E of Pagosa Springs · Structure no. O-09-S
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,715 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over W Fork 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 W Fork San Juan River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over W Fork San Juan River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.