SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River
FairOtero County, Colorado · 0.9 MI So of JCT SH 96 Ml · Structure no. L-20-F
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 421 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River in Otero 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 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 828 by 2040. The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 167 Ml over Arkansas 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River?
The structure is 421 ft (128.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SH 167 Ml over Arkansas River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.