US Bridges

SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River

Good

Moffat County, Colorado · 14.8 MI NW of JCT US 40 · Structure no. B-03-H

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSH 318 Ml
CrossesLittle Snake River
Location14.8 MI NW of JCT US 40
RouteState Highway 318A
Coordinates40.60773, -108.33882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic254 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 318 Ml over Little Snake River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SH 318 Ml over Little Snake River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.