US Bridges

US 34 Ml over BNSF RR

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 0.1 MI W. of US 287 · Structure no. C-16-AQ

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 34 Ml over BNSF RR in Larimer 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 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,720 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.1 MI W. of US 287
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.4073, -105.0758
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,720 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is US 34 Ml over BNSF RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml over BNSF RR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml over BNSF RR?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.