US Bridges

US 160 Ml over Draw

Fair

Las Animas County, Colorado · JCT US 160 & US 160 Bypas · Structure no. P-19-BF

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Draw in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,144 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesDraw
LocationJCT US 160 & US 160 Bypas
RouteU.S. Route 160C
Coordinates37.18392, -104.48349
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic4,144 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Draw built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over Draw 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Draw carry?

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

How long is US 160 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).

Who owns US 160 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.