US Bridges

US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal

Good

Larimer County, Colorado · 1.2 MI E of JCT US 287 · Structure no. C-16-T

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,240 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 34 Ml Ebnd
CrossesLoveland-Greeley Canal
Location1.2 MI E of JCT US 287
RouteU.S. Route 34A
Coordinates40.40726, -105.04996
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2020)
Projected traffic31,240 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 34 Ml Ebnd over Loveland-Greeley Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.