US 40 Ml over UP RR
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · 0.7 MI E of Kit Carson · Structure no. I-25-A
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 305 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over UP RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over UP RR in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 43% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,515 by 2040. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over UP RR built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over UP RR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over UP RR carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 43% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over UP RR?
The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.