US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · In Craig · Structure no. B-06-A
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 109 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,060 by 2040. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 40 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek?
The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml WB over Fortification Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.