US 160 Ml over Willow Creek
GoodRio Grande County, Colorado · 1.8 MI E of JCT SH 149 · Structure no. N-10-U
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Willow Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Willow Creek in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,232 by 2040. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 160 Ml over Willow Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Willow Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Willow Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Willow Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Willow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.