US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal
FairRio Grande County, Colorado · 11.4 MI E of JCT SH 112 · Structure no. N-12-F
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal in Rio Grande County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,968 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Monte Vista Canal built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns US 160 Ml over Monte Vista Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.