US 160 Ml over Animas River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 0.9 MI E of JCT SH 550 · Structure no. O-05-AQ
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 273 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Animas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Animas River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 51 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Animas River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Animas River 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 Animas River carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Animas River?
The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Animas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.