US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · 15 MI E. of Bayfield · Structure no. P-07-C
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,547 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 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 Yellow Jacket Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek 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 Yellow Jacket Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Yellow Jacket Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.