US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River
FairMineral County, Colorado · 7.5 MI E of Wolf Crk Pass · Structure no. N-09-D
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 6 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,422 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over S Fk Rio Grande River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.