SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek
FairMesa County, Colorado · 5.4 MI E of JCT US 6 Frui · Structure no. H-02-EA
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,458 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Ml over Monument Canyon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.