US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River
PoorPosted for loadMontezuma County, Colorado · Mancos · Structure no. O-03-J
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 530
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River carry?
About 530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Business Rt over Mancos River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.