US 34 Business over Fall River
FairLarimer County, Colorado · US 34 Bus. in Estes Park · Structure no. C-14-O
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,366
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Business over Fall River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Business over Fall River in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,708 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 34 Business over Fall River built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Business over Fall River 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 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Business over Fall River carry?
About 1,366 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Business over Fall River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Business over Fall River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.