US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Game Crossing

Good

Clear Creek County, Colorado · 8 Miles West of Empire · Structure no. E-13-AC

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Game Crossing is a steel frame carrying US 40 Ml over Game Crossing in Clear Creek County, Colorado. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,930 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesGame Crossing
Location8 Miles West of Empire
RouteU.S. Route 40A
Coordinates39.77521, -105.8028
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2020)
Projected traffic6,930 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 40 Ml over Game Crossing built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Game Crossing in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Game Crossing carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Game Crossing?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Game Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.