SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml
FairMesa County, Colorado · Fruita Interchange · Structure no. H-02-FJ
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 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 I 70 Ml built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml 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 I 70 Ml carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Ml over I 70 Ml?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.