US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek
GoodGrand County, Colorado · _ · Structure no. D-11-W
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,456 by 2038. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 254 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek 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 October 2022.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 254 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Red Dirt Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.