US Bridges

US 160 Ml over Draw

Good

Las Animas County, Colorado · 18 Miles W of Kim · Structure no. P-22-B

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over Draw is a concrete slab carrying US 160 Ml over Draw in Las Animas County, Colorado. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 161 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesDraw
Location18 Miles W of Kim
RouteU.S. Route 160C
Coordinates37.20548, -103.65134
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic161 by 2040
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 Ml over Draw built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over Draw 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 Draw carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 160 Ml over Draw?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml over Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.