US 160 San Juan River Bridge opened Tuesday evening between Cortez and the Four Corners

Travel Advisory

Oct. 27, 2026 - Southwestern Colorado - Bridge inspection finds structure in safe condition

Southwest Colorado - The Colorado Department of Transportation opened the US Highway 160 San Juan River Bridge at 6:20:p.m. on Oct. 27, 2026. US 160 is open in both directions between Cortez and Tec Nos Pos, Arizona.

CDOT urges motorists traveling through southwest Colorado and neighboring states to plan ahead and check all routes that may still be impacted by recent floods, visit: COtrip.org, NMroads.com, AZ511.gov and udottraffic.utah.gov.

After river levels receded to safely perform bridge inspections, engineers determined the bridge was stable and there are no major structural concerns from recent flood events. CDOT will continue to monitor and assess the bridge as river levels continue to recede, which will consist of in-depth inspections to determine the need for potential future repair work to ensure structure longevity. 

The preemptive safety closure was initially put in place shortly after 7 p.m. on Saturday evening to protect motorists from the rising river flows impacting the bridge structure.  

Road is open graphic-CDOT/COtrip
US 160 between Cortez and the Four Corners area over the San Juan River Bridge was opened on Tuesday evening after bridge inspections determined the structure was safe for motorists.

Know Before You Go

Travelers are urged to “know before you go.” Gather information about weather forecasts and anticipated travel impacts and current road conditions prior to hitting the road. CDOT resources include:

Remember: Slow For The Cone Zone

The following tips are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

  • Do not speed in work zones. Obey the posted speed limits.
  • Stay Alert! Expect the unexpected.
  • Watch for workers. Drive with caution.
  • Don't change lanes unnecessarily.
  • Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones.
  • Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you.
  • Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones.
  • Expect delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you.
  • Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so.
  • Be patient!

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