US 40 Ml over Red Wash
GoodMoffat County, Colorado · 12 Mi. E. of Dinosaur · Structure no. D-01-O
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Red Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 Ml over Red Wash in Moffat County, Colorado. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 Ml over Red Wash built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Red Wash 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US 40 Ml over Red Wash carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Red Wash?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Red Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.