US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek
FairArchuleta County, Colorado · 8 MI W of Pagosa Springs · Structure no. P-08-AG
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek in Archuleta County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
Location
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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 Martinez Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Martinez 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 Martinez Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Martinez Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.