US Bridges

SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal

Fair

Mesa County, Colorado · W. Edge of Grand Junction · Structure no. H-02-R

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal in Mesa County, Colorado. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,345 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 340 Ml Ebnd
CrossesRedlands Power Canal
LocationW. Edge of Grand Junction
RouteState Highway 340A
CountyMesa County
StateColorado
Coordinates39.06506, -108.5888
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2020)
Projected traffic7,345 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal 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 Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 340 Ml Ebnd over Redlands Power Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.