IRR# US 160 ML
Carrying IRR# US 160 ML over NAVAJO SPRINGS CREEK
17 MI NE OF NEW MEXICO S., Montezuma, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR# US 160 ML
The IRR# US 160 ML bridge in Montezuma, Colorado carries IRR# US 160 ML over NAVAJO SPRINGS CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 42.9 meters (141 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,200 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR# US 160 ML compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1961
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 42.9 m (141 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.4 m (34 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P-02-C
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR# US 160 ML is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR# US 160 ML against other structures in Montezuma and across Colorado. Colorado bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR# US 160 ML?
IRR# US 160 ML in Montezuma, Colorado has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR# US 160 ML inspected?
IRR# US 160 ML's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR# US 160 ML is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR# US 160 ML?
IRR# US 160 ML has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR# US 160 ML?
IRR# US 160 ML is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is IRR# US 160 ML and does age affect safety?
IRR# US 160 ML was built in 1961, making it 65 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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