US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch
FairLarimer County, Colorado · 2.2 M. West of Loveland · Structure no. C-16-R
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch is a concrete frame carrying US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,628 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml over Louden Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.