US 160 Ml over Pass Creek
FairMineral County, Colorado · 6 MI E of Wolf Creek Pass · Structure no. N-09-E
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Pass Creek is a concrete frame carrying US 160 Ml over Pass Creek in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 90 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Pass Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Pass 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Pass Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Pass Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Pass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.