US 160 ML WB RMP
Carrying US 160 ML WB RMP over WILSON GULCH & Ped Path
EAST of INT US 550/160, La Plata, Colorado
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US 160 ML WB RMP
The US 160 ML WB RMP bridge in La Plata, Colorado carries US 160 ML WB RMP over WILSON GULCH & Ped Path. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 69.8 meters (229 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 604 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Colorado bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 US 160 ML WB RMP compares
Live comparison across Colorado.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2010
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 69.8 m (229 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 604 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- P-05-Y
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 160 ML WB RMP 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 US 160 ML WB RMP against other structures in La Plata 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 US 160 ML WB RMP?
US 160 ML WB RMP in La Plata, Colorado has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US 160 ML WB RMP inspected?
US 160 ML WB RMP'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 604 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 160 ML WB RMP is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US 160 ML WB RMP?
US 160 ML WB RMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US 160 ML WB RMP?
US 160 ML WB RMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US 160 ML WB RMP and does age affect safety?
US 160 ML WB RMP was built in 2010, making it 16 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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