US Bridges

County Road 160 over Grape Creek

Good

Custer County, Colorado · West Edge of Westcliffe · Structure no. CUCO 0.50-6A

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 160 over Grape Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Road 160 over Grape Creek in Custer County, Colorado. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 570 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Road 160
CrossesGrape Creek
LocationWest Edge of Westcliffe
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.13117, -105.47302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic724 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 160 over Grape Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 160 over Grape 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 160 over Grape Creek carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 160 over Grape Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 160 over Grape Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.