US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek
FairMoffat County, Colorado · 26 MI E. of Dinosaur · Structure no. C-02-A
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Big Wolf 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Big Wolf Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.