US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek
GoodLas Animas County, Colorado · 23.3 MI E of JCT US 350 · Structure no. P-20-U
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 243 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 206 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Trinchera Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek?
The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Trinchera Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.