US 40 Ml over UP RR
FairGrand County, Colorado · 0.7 MI W of Tabernash · Structure no. E-13-X
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 251 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over UP RR in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,413 by 2040. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over UP RR built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over UP RR?
The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.