US 160 Ml over Draw
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 34 Miles West of Kim · Structure no. P-21-H
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1958
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Draw is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Draw in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 86 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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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 | 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. |
| 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 Draw built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.
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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Draw carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Draw?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Draw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.