SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek
GoodMesa County, Colorado · 7.5 MI E of JCT US 6 Frui · Structure no. H-02-BW
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Ml over Buffalo Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.