Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek
FairMontezuma County, Colorado · 7.5 MI NE of New Mexico S · Structure no. P-01-A
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek in Montezuma County, Colorado. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,486 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec 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 Aztec Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (26 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Irr# US 160 Ml over Aztec Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.