US Bridges

US 160 Ml over Hillside

Fair

Mineral County, Colorado · 15.5 MI East of JCT SH 84 · Structure no. O-09-P

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
575 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 Ml over Hillside is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 Ml over Hillside in Mineral County, Colorado. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 575 ft (175.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesUS 160 Ml
CrossesHillside
Location15.5 MI East of JCT SH 84
RouteU.S. Route 160A
Coordinates37.44955, -106.88109
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.5 US tons
Inventory rating11.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length575 ft (175.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2020)
Projected traffic3,422 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 US 160 Ml over Hillside built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 Ml over Hillside 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 Hillside carry?

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

How long is US 160 Ml over Hillside?

The structure is 575 ft (175.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 Ml over Hillside?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.