US 40 Ml over Fish Creek
FairRoutt County, Colorado · In Steamboat Springs · Structure no. C-09-AT
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 Ml over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 40 Ml over Fish Creek in Routt County, Colorado. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,760 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 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 Fish Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 Ml over Fish 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 over Fish Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 40 Ml over Fish Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US 40 Ml over Fish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.