US 160 Ml over UP RR
FairHuerfano County, Colorado · 2 MI W of Walsenburg · Structure no. N-17-BQ
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over UP RR in Huerfano County, Colorado. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,056 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 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 UP RR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over UP RR 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over UP RR carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over UP RR?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.