US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek
FairGrand County, Colorado · In Winter Park · Structure no. E-13-B
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 87 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 5 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 12,430 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Vasquez Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.