US 40 Ml over Seven Mile Creek
FairLincoln County, Colorado · 7.1 MI SE of Hugo · Structure no. H-23-AM
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Seven Mile Creek is a steel culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Seven Mile Creek in Lincoln County, Colorado. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 54% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,170 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 Seven Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Seven Mile 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 Seven Mile Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 54% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Seven Mile Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Seven Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.