US Bridges

US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow

Fair

Grand County, Colorado · 3.4 Miles North of JCT US · Structure no. D-13-H

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow in Grand County, Colorado. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesColorado River Overflow
Location3.4 Miles North of JCT US
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.11824, -105.90685
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2020)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over Colorado River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.