US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 11.5 MI E of JCT US 350 · Structure no. P-20-D
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Frijoles Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.