SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River
FairMesa County, Colorado · SW Grand Junction · Structure no. H-02-GC
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 861 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2040. The structure is 861 ft (262.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 340 Ml Wbnd 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 Wbnd over Colorado River carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?
The structure is 861 ft (262.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SH 340 Ml Wbnd over Colorado River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.