US Bridges

US 40 Ml over Yampa River

Good

Moffat County, Colorado · 3 MI East of Maybell · Structure no. B-04-F

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 Ml over Yampa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Yampa River in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 859 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesUS 40 Ml
CrossesYampa River
Location3 MI East of Maybell
RouteU.S. Route 40A
Coordinates40.5026, -108.03357
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2020)
Projected traffic859 by 2040
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 40 Ml over Yampa River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 Ml over Yampa 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 US 40 Ml over Yampa River carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 40 Ml over Yampa River?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 Ml over Yampa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.