US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · 3.1 MI E of JCT SH 145 · Structure no. O-03-I
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,303 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 106 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 106 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Mc Elmo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.