US Bridges

US 160 Ml over Draw

Good

Baca County, Colorado · 30.6 MI E of JCT SH 109 · Structure no. O-25-Z

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over Draw is a steel culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Draw in Baca County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location30.6 MI E of JCT SH 109
RouteU.S. Route 160C
Coordinates37.36124, -102.90479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over Draw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Draw carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.