US Bridges

US160 Ml over Lake Fork

Good

Mineral County, Colorado · 4.7 MI SW of Min-Rio G Cl · Structure no. N-09-G

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US160 Ml over Lake Fork is a concrete culvert carrying US160 Ml over Lake Fork in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,422 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS160 Ml
CrossesLake Fork
Location4.7 MI SW of Min-Rio G Cl
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.56267, -106.76884
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width99 ft (30.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,422 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US160 Ml over Lake Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US160 Ml over Lake Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US160 Ml over Lake Fork carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US160 Ml over Lake Fork?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.

Who owns US160 Ml over Lake Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.