SH 340 Ml over Colorado River
FairMesa County, Colorado · 1.9 MI E of JCT US 6 Frui · Structure no. H-02-GA
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 609 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Ml over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,280 by 2040. The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 Ml over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Ml over Colorado River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 340 Ml over Colorado River carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Ml over Colorado River?
The structure is 609 ft (185.7 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Ml over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.