US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Soda Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Colorado · 6.2 MI E of JCT US 6 · Structure no. F-15-AD

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Soda Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Soda Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 706 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesSoda Creek
Location6.2 MI E of JCT US 6
RouteU.S. Route 40B
Coordinates39.71644, -105.36373
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.5 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2020)
Projected traffic706 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Soda Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Soda Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Soda Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Soda Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.5 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Soda Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.