US 40 Ml over Colorado River
FairGrand County, Colorado · 14.8 MI E / SH 9 Kremling · Structure no. D-12-Q
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 304 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Colorado River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 40 Ml over Colorado River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,068 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Colorado River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.