US 160 Ml over Alkali Creek
FairLas Animas County, Colorado · 28 MI E of JCT US 350 · Structure no. P-21-I
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Alkali Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Alkali Creek in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Alkali Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Alkali 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 Alkali Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Alkali Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Alkali Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.