US 160 Ml over Los Pinos River
FairLa Plata County, Colorado · 23.8 MI East of JCT US 55 · Structure no. P-06-D
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Los Pinos River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Los Pinos River in La Plata County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,954 by 2040. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 34 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Los Pinos River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Los Pinos 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 Los Pinos River carry?
About 8,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Los Pinos River?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Los Pinos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.