US Bridges

SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy

Good

Mesa County, Colorado · W. Side of Grand Junction · Structure no. H-02-GJ

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
377 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,640 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSH 340 Ml Ebnd
CrossesUP RR and Riverside Pkwy
LocationW. Side of Grand Junction
RouteState Highway 340A
Coordinates39.06871, -108.57722
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2020)
Projected traffic10,640 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy 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 Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy?

The structure is 377 ft (114.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns SH 340 Ml Ebnd over UP RR and Riverside Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.