US 160 Ml over Vachita Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 29 Miles West of Kim · Structure no. P-21-G
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Vachita Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Vachita Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Vachita Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Vachita 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 Vachita Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Vachita Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Vachita Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.