US 40 Ml over Colorado River
GoodGrand County, Colorado · 19.2 MI E of JCT SH 9 · Structure no. D-12-S
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 252 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Colorado River in Grand 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,046 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Colorado River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Colorado River 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.