US 160 Ml over Florida River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 5 MI E of JCT US 550 · Structure no. P-05-B
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Florida River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Florida River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,300 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Florida River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Florida 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 Florida River carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Florida River?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Florida River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.