US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · W. Edge of Durango · Structure no. O-05-AL
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,080 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 134 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Lightner 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 Lightner Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Lightner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.