US Bridges

US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain

Good

La Plata County, Colorado · 23.8 MI E of JCT US 550 · Structure no. P-06-AN

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,650 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 160 EB Ml
CrossesWildlife Crossing/Drain
Location23.8 MI E of JCT US 550
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.22643, -107.6884
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic6,650 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain 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 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 EB Ml over Wildlife Crossing/Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.