US 160 Ml over Mancos River
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · 0.7 East of JCT SH 184 · Structure no. O-03-E
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Mancos River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 160 Ml over Mancos River 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,360 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 US 160 Ml over Mancos River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Mancos River 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 US 160 Ml over Mancos River carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Mancos River?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Mancos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.