US Bridges

US 160 Ml over BNSF RR

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · In Trinidad (new 160 Bypa · Structure no. P-19-BE

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over BNSF RR in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2040. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationIn Trinidad (new 160 Bypa
RouteU.S. Route 160C
Coordinates37.18397, -104.49654
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over BNSF RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 Ml over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ml over BNSF RR?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.