US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Fraser River

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · E. Edge of Granby · Structure no. D-13-X

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Fraser River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Fraser River in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,980 by 2040. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesFraser River
LocationE. Edge of Granby
RouteU.S. Route 40A
Coordinates40.08171, -105.9296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,980 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Fraser River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Fraser 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 Fraser River carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Fraser River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Fraser River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.