US Bridges

US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · .5 MI East of HWY 550 · Structure no. P-05-AG

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,685 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,168 by 2042. The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ramp
CrossesUS 160 Ml Wilson Gulch
Location.5 MI East of HWY 550
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.22865, -107.83952
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length530 ft (161.4 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.5 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,685 (2022)
Projected traffic3,168 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch carry?

About 2,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch?

The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ramp over US 160 Ml Wilson Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.