Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · 0.58 MI North of CR G · Structure no. O-02-I
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 109 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,246 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Irr# US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.