US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal
PoorLarimer County, Colorado · In Loveland at Lake · Structure no. C-16-W
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal in Larimer County, Colorado. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,375 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 34 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 34 Ml Wbnd over Barnes Inlet Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.