US 160 Ml over RR Spur
PoorLas Animas County, Colorado · 7 MI E of JCT I 25 · Structure no. P-19-G
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over RR Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over RR Spur in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,006 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over RR Spur built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over RR Spur in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over RR Spur carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over RR Spur?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over RR Spur?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.