US Bridges

Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml

Fair

Montezuma County, Colorado · 8.3 MI E of JCT SH 145 · Structure no. O-03-C

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,168
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,168 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,659 by 2034. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesIrr# Mesa Verde RD
CrossesUS 160 Ml
Location8.3 MI E of JCT SH 145
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates37.34036, -108.41151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,168 (2014)
Projected traffic1,659 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml carry?

About 1,168 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Irr# Mesa Verde RD over US 160 Ml?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.