US Bridges

US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · East of Int US 550/160 · Structure no. P-05-Y

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
604
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path 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 604 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 713 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml WB Rmp
CrossesWilson Gulch & Ped Path
LocationEast of Int US 550/160
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.22907, -107.83502
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic604 (2022)
Projected traffic713 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path built?

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

What condition is US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path 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 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path carry?

About 604 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml WB Rmp over Wilson Gulch & Ped Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.