US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Dry Creek

Fair

Lincoln County, Colorado · 5.7 MI E of JCT I 70 Ml · Structure no. H-22-V

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Dry Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 49% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,254 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.7 MI E of JCT I 70 Ml
RouteU.S. Route 40H
Coordinates39.19936, -103.57721
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating81.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.4 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2020)
Projected traffic5,254 by 2040
Trucks49%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Dry 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 October 2023.

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

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 49% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.