US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek
FairCheyenne County, Colorado · In Kit Carson · Structure no. I-25-G
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 124 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek in Cheyenne County, Colorado. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek 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 Wild Horse Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek?
The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Wild Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.