US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · S. Edge of Durango · Structure no. P-05-S
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 502 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 46 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,800 by 2040. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 86 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 City St_animas Rvr built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr 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 City St_animas Rvr carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr?
The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 194 ft (59 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over City St_animas Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.