US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo
GoodHuerfano County, Colorado · 5 MI W of Walsenburg · Structure no. N-17-BR
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo in Huerfano 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,726 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo?
The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Sand Arroyo?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.